Elderly Driver Mistakenly Hits Accelerator, Crashes Into Home

An elderly driver in Taipei mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, crashing his car into a residential building and sustaining injuries. The 80-year-old Wu, who lives near the accident site, was returning home when the incident occurred. While slowing down to park, he apparently confused the pedals, causing his car to surge forward and collide with a house. The impact left the front of his car mangled and caused him to fracture his left leg. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and is reportedly recovering well. Police responded to the scene and conducted a sobriety test, which showed a blood alcohol content of zero. They also found no signs of drug use or illegal substances in the vehicle, confirming it was an accident. The incident has prompted a reminder from the police about new regulations for elderly drivers, requiring those aged 70 and above to pass medical exams and safety courses to renew their licenses. Those over 75 must undergo cognitive function tests every three years.

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The accident caused significant damage to the vehicle and resulted in the driver sustaining a fractured left leg.