Man Crashes Vehicle into Neighbor’s Home Backing Out of Driveway

It began with a man backing his vehicle out of his driveway and ended with his vehicle wedged halfway through his neighbor’s garage.

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By Colleen Kelly

Story Created: Jul 1, 2011 at 9:50 AM AKDT

Story Updated: Jul 1, 2011 at 11:07 AM AKDT

It began with a man backing his vehicle out of his driveway and ended with his vehicle wedged halfway through his neighbor’s garage.

Anchorage police report that early this morning 79-year-old Paul Tousignant was leaving the driveway of his West Anchorage home. His foot became lodged under the vehicle’s brake pedal and he was unable to stop, causing him to crash into his neighbor’s home at 3685 Richard Evelyn Byrd Street, according to Capt. Mike Stumbaugh of the Anchorage Police Department.

Police say Tousignant is uninjured and was the only person in the car. There are also no reports of injuries from anyone inside the home where the crash occurred was injured.

The incident is currently under investigation.

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Kevin said on Monday, Jul 4 at 11:50 AM

No injuries is great news! Age may not even be a factor. His foot got stuck under the break pedal. I can see that happening. Depending on the distance travelled, he may not have had time to turn off the car. With the available information in this article, I'd give Paul the benefit o the doubt.

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compuuuter said on Saturday, Jul 2 at 8:29 AM

thank God no one was hurt. mr. t., you may join us on the people mover buses anytime. senior passes are 19.25 a month.

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Robert said on Friday, Jul 1 at 5:52 PM

Thank GOD you are ok Paul, my Dad had to retire from driving at 85 which was 5 years to many from what his neighbors told me, LOL.

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