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Woman Who Crashed Into Brockton Gas Station Told Police She Sneezed, Lost Control

BROCKTON (CBS) -- A 21-year-old woman will face charges after she drove into a gas station convenience store in Brockton, police said. The crash occurred Thursday night on Belmont Street.

The woman said she lost control of the car when she sneezed.

"The vehicle jumped a curb and drove through bushes and the parking lot of the Shell Gas Station before crashing into the convenience store," said a statement from police.

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Police said a woman suffered minor injuries after she lost control of her car and crashed into a Brockton gas station convenience store (Photo Via Brockton Fire Twitter)

The woman, who was not identified, was transported to Good Samaritan Medical Center with minor injuries. She will be charged with reckless operation of a motor vehicle, destruction of property over $1,200, and a marked lanes violation.

The driver's husband, who was also in the car, took their son from the back seat and ran away before crews arrived, police said. The driver was treated for minor injuries at Brockton Hospital.

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