A 56-year-old Toms River woman was killed and seven others were injured Saturday morning after a 93-year-old driver crashed into the outdoor dining area of Meg’s Grill in Lavallette.

The crash occurred at approximately 11:12 a.m. at the restaurant, located at 1401 Grand Central Avenue along Route 35 North.

According to the Lavallette Police Department, the 93-year-old Lavallette woman was attempting to park a 2014 Buick Encore in front of the restaurant when she apparently pressed the accelerator instead of the brake. The vehicle surged forward, plowing through the outdoor dining area before crashing into the building.

Seven restaurant patrons were injured and transported to area hospitals with various injuries. A 56-year-old Toms River woman suffered fatal injuries.

The driver suffered minor injuries.

Lavallette Police, fire and first aid personnel responded to the scene, along with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, Toms River Police and EMS, Ocean Beach Fire Department, Seaside Heights Police and Fire Departments, and Tri-Boro EMS.