Crime & Safety

Car Crashes Through Window at Plainfield Skate Shop

Driver mistook the accelerator for the brake pedal, police said.

No one was hurt when a car drove through the window at Jeric's Skate Shop, 15420 S. Route 59, Monday night.

Plainfield Police Chief John Konopek said the driver accidentally hit the gas instead of the brake and crashed through the window.

No one was hurt in the incident, although Konopek said the business was closed Monday night.

Workers could be seen boarding up the window at the skate shop following the crash.

No citations were issued, Konopek said.


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