KNOCK, KNOCK! WHO’S THERE?

A REALLY BIG CAR – NOW LET ME IN!

Elyria – Residents on Gates Ave were shocked when they looked out their windows Sunday afternoon after hearing a loud noise and saw a car parked on the porch of 227 Gates.

A 76 year old man was turning into the driveway of 227 Gates to visit relatives Sunday afternoon around 2:30 when he said the accelerator stuck sending him up onto the porch of the home.

The man was able to extricate himself from his car and neighbors had provided him with a chair to rest while Police and Paramedics were on the way.

LifeCare Paramedics evaluated the man but he refused any treatment or transport.

Police were able to contact family members and had them come to the scene to take the man home.

Technicians from Mug’s Elyria Auto Service worked to remove the car from the front porch without causing any further damage to the structure. Elyria Firefighters were on hand to examine the porch and deemed it sound.

Shortly after the car was removed neighbors began coming together to start making repairs to the porch. Pulling loose boards and securing the corner – One of the men working on the porch said, “It’s just what neighbors are supposed to do for each other.”

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