Motorist accidentally drives into Nicholasville Cracker Barrel

A driver on Sunday struck the front of a Nicholasville Cracker Barrel Restaurant and two people sitting outside.

Both the unidentified driver and the two people sitting outside were taken to hospitals and appeared to have minor injuries, according to a statement from the Nicholasville Police Department.

The incident occurred at 1:54 pm at the restaurant at 4089 Nicholasville Road.

While parking, the driver hit the gas instead of the brake, police said.

The vehicle struck the structure, then proceeded down the front of the building striking two individuals who were sitting outside waiting to be seated.

Two automobiles were also damaged.

The Cracker Barrel building was damaged but the restaurant is open for business.

This story was originally published November 13, 2011 at 9:44 PM with the headline "Motorist accidentally drives into Nicholasville Cracker Barrel."