Elderly Woman Crashes Car into Niles Hobby Lobby Store, No Injuries Reported

An unexpected crash at a Hobby Lobby store in Niles has left shoppers startled but unharmed. According to the Niles Police Department, at around 11:22 a.m. on Thursday, an 85-year-old woman driving a 2009 Nissan Altima plowed through the wall of the craft store located at 7229 W. Dempster St. ABC7 Chicago reports that the elderly driver's car partially entered the store due to what authorities have ruled as driver error.

Preliminary details regarding the incident were shared on Twitter by the local police department, indicating an accident with possible injuries at the 7000 block of W DEMPSTER ST. Despite the severity of the incident, no injuries were reported, and the Hobby Lobby establishment surprisingly decided to remain open for business in the aftermath. No citations were issued to the driver, as disclosed by the Niles Police Department via Twitter.

Luck was on the side of patrons and employees, as the midday crash did not result in any physical harm. The store's structural integrity, however, was undoubtedly compromised by the force of the errant Nissan Altima breaching its walls. A statement obtained by ABC7 Chicago confirmed that the Hobby Lobby continued operations for the rest of the day, a testament to the store's quick recovery efforts and determination to maintain customer service despite unforeseen disruptions.

Further information on the incident has not been forthcoming, with Niles authorities keeping details close to the vest.