FHP investigates Wal-Mart crash

An 86-year-old woman who accidentally sped from one parking lot to another caused a serious crash in the parking lot of an Osprey Walmart on Monday morning.

According to Florida Highway Patrol, around 8:46 a.m., the woman “began to rapidly accelerate” her 2007 Toyota Camry from the U.S. Post Office across the street, crossed Bay Acers Avenue and entered the Walmart parking lot after striking a curb. Her vehicle continued traveling in that direction, hitting another curb and then a second vehicle.

The woman’s car rolled over twice, also striking a light pole, and landed in an upright position. Her car made contact with a third vehicle’s rear end, as well, deputies said.

She was charged with careless driving and sustained serious injuries. The 68-year-old driver of the first car she struck was seriously injured as well. Both drivers were taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

This story was originally published November 20, 2017 at 10:50 AM with the headline "FHP investigates Wal-Mart crash."