The UPS store at the Shoppes at Beacon Light shopping center in Lighthouse Point sustained damage this week when a car went through its storefront as the driver was attempting to park. No injuries were reported, according to WSVN 7News.
WSVN reported that aerial footage from 7Skyforce showed the car lodged partly inside the store, with shattered glass on its hood. First responders were at the scene.
Police Say Driver Hit the Gas Instead of the Brake
Lighthouse Point Police said the driver accelerated into the store while attempting to park, according to WSVN 7News, a detail that points to a simple pedal mix-up rather than any kind of intentional act. Crashes of this kind, where a vehicle lurches forward into a storefront instead of stopping in a parking space, often happen in the span of a few seconds, leaving little time for anyone nearby to react.
Police tape cordoned off the area as responders assessed the scene, according to WSVN 7News. The station later reported that the car was towed and workers boarded up the damaged area. No injuries were reported.
Other vehicle-into-building crashes
Streetsblog reported that the Storefront Safety Council estimates roughly 16,000 people are injured each year in vehicle-into-building crashes nationwide. The figure is the council’s estimate, not a verified count of these crashes.
In a separate Broward County incident, Local 10 reported on April 5, 2026, that a vehicle struck Oriental Rug Care in Oakland Park early Sunday morning.
What Happens Next
WSVN's report did not identify the driver or vehicle, give an estimate of the damage, or say whether any citations or charges resulted. It also did not establish whether the store had reopened or required repairs beyond the reported board-up.
