Elderly Hillsborough Man Drives Through Storefront

An 87-year-old man drove his car through the front of a store in Hillsborough on Friday morning.

The elderly Hillsborough citizen was attempting to park his car in front of Postal Connections at 169 Boone Square Street when he struck another vehicle.

“We think when he hit the other vehicle, it startled him,” Hillsborough Lieutenant Andy Simmons said. “When he went to hit the brakes, he accidentally hit the gas instead.”

According to police, the man drove his Dodge Caravan minivan through the front of the store, stopping at the back of the store. Two employees were in the store at the time, one suffered minor injuries.

The man’s name was not released but police say he was not injured during the accident. No charges will be filed.

Government officials are working with Postal Connections to determine the process for repairing the building.