Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.Subscribe`; document.body.appendChild(modal); modal.addEventListener('click', () => { document.cookie = 'mos-plan-select=; Max-Age=0; path=/; expires=Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 UTC;'; }); modal.querySelector('.subscribe-link')?.addEventListener('click', (e) => { e.preventDefault(); document.cookie = 'mos-plan-select=; Max-Age=0; path=/; expires=Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 UTC;'; setTimeout(() => { window.location.href = 'https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app'; }, 500); });});]]>A 56-year-old woman was killed and seven others were injured after an SUV crashed into an outdoor dining patio at Meg's Grill on the Jersey Shore.The incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Saturday in Lavallette, New Jersey, when a 93-year-old driver reportedly hit the gas pedal instead of the brake while attempting to park.Seven restaurant patrons were hospitalized with varying degrees of injury, while the 93-year-old driver sustained minor injuries.The Lavallette Police Department has not yet publicly identified the driver or any of the victims involved in the crash.Meg's Grill temporarily closed following the tragedy to support staff members and show compassion for the victims and their families.In fullOne dead and multiple injured after driver, 93, crashes into brunch diners on Jersey ShoreMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in