AN ELDERLY driver crashed into a parked car after confusing the pedals on his new vehicle.
The 91-year-old man was not injured in the incident, which happened at Fulthorpe Avenue, close to Mowden shops in Darlington.
Police were called to the scene at 1.35pm today.
Acting sergeant Tony Kent, of Darlington police, said: "This was a two car road traffic collision.
"The 91-year-old gentleman involved hit the wrong pedal while driving an unfamiliar car.
"There were no injuries, just damage to the vehicles and road side furniture."
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