ATASCOCITA, Texas \u2013 A young female employee was killed and a customer was injured Tuesday afternoon after a pickup truck crashed into a store in Atascocita.<\/p>\n
The incident happened at the Nothing Bundt Cakes store at 19250 W. Lake Houston Parkway. It happened at approximately 3:10 p.m.<\/p>\n
Harris County Sheriff\u2019s Office Major Anthony McConnell said the young woman working inside the store was killed on impact. <\/p>\n
Authorities with the Harris County Sheriff\u2019s Office said the driver of the pickup truck, identified as an \u201celder\u201d in his late 70s, was detained at the scene.<\/p>\n
Investigators learned that the elderly man accidentally pressed the gas pedal and accelerated into the building. The man\u2019s wife was also a passenger inside the truck during the time of the crash. <\/p>\n
Officials said he showed no signs of intoxication and was fully cooperative with law enforcement.<\/p>\n
The injured customer, a 52-year-old woman ordering bundt cakes for work, was hit by debris and partially by the truck, according to her daughter at the scene. She was taken to the hospital in stable condition. <\/p>\n
The injured customer\u2019s daughter, 18-year-old Brooke Bowman, told KPRC 2 reporter Re\u2019Chelle Turner that her mother has to receive stitches in her arm and had a cut on her face but is \u201cOK.\u201d Bowman said her mother is planning to be released later tonight.<\/p>\n
Officials said three others were evaluated at the scene. Five other employees were in the back of the store and were not injured.<\/p>\n
Nothing Bundt Cakes released the following statement:<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are heartbroken by the tragic loss of one of our Joy Creators at our Atascocita bakery. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the team member\u2019s family, those who were injured, loved ones, bakery owners, team members, and everyone impacted by this tragedy during this incredibly difficult time.<\/p>\n
We are cooperating fully with local authorities as they continue their investigation. Right now, our priority is supporting our team and everyone affected by this devastating loss. The bakery is currently closed as we prioritize supporting our team and everyone affected during this incredibly difficult time.”<\/p>\n
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