Walhalla Burger King closed after SUV crashes into Restaurant

The Burger King in Walhalla is closed after a Cadillac SUV smashed through the front window Tuesday morning. The Walhalla Police Department reports that 82-year-old Billie Burdette of Seneca drove her vehicle into the restaurant after confusing the gas and brake pedals. The incident happened shortly before 11:15am and police said it was fortunate that no one was hurt because the SUV made it all the way to the counter, destroying tables and chairs along the way. No citation was issued in the incident. The damage is estimated at $10,000 to the car and $50,000 to the Burger King. The restaurant hopes to be able to open the drive-thru in the next couple of weeks.