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Police say foot slippage a factor in car/building incident

No injuries reported, although the building did sustained structural damage
Barrie police car

NEWS RELEASE

BARRIE POLICE SERVICE

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Police responded to a motor vehicle collision (MVC) in the back parking lot of Shoppers Home Health Care located at 524 Bayfield Street, in the City of Barrie, on Thursday morning just before 10:30 a.m.

The vehicle driven by an 86-year-old male from Tiny Township struck the building as a result of his foot slipping off the brake and hitting the accelerator.

There were no injuries reported, although the building did sustained structural damage.

The investigation is continuing.

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