Vehicle crashes into bank

A 2002 Honda CRV crashed into the front of Bank of the Cascades on Friday afternoon.

Deputies from the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office and paramedics from the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department were dispatched to the crash at 3:45 p.m.

Investigating deputies found that a 2002 Honda CRV, operated by Sharon Sharpnack, 66, of Sisters, had crashed through an eight-inch pillar and ran into the front of the bank. Further investigation revealed that as Sharpnack pulled into a parking space she intended to apply the brakes and instead accelerated, causing the crash.

As a result of the crash, a piece of the pillar broke off and struck a pedestrian, 60-year-old Andrews. Andrews received treatment at the scene from paramedics and was released.

The vehicle struck the night deposit safe, which may have prevented it from penetrating further into the bank.

Sharpnack was cited for careless driving. The damage to the bank is estimated to be several thousand dollars.