Vehicle Crashes Into Monroe Business After Driver Mixes Up Pedals

Photos by: Y. Stein

A vehicle crashed into the Global Fire Prevention building on 59 Gilbert Street in Monroe, causing significant damage to the front of the building.

According to information from the scene, the driver accidentally mixed up the gas and brake pedals, causing the vehicle to lurch forward and crash into the structure.

Security camera footage from the building captured the moment of the crash, showing the vehicle suddenly accelerating before slamming into the building and breaking the glass door.

Monroe Police,  State Police, Monroe Fire Department, and Kiryas Joel Hatzalah responded to the scene to secure the area and investigate the incident.