Car crashes into Pasadena JC Penney, elderly driver taken to the hospital

PASADENA, Texas - An elderly driver was taken to the hospital after she crashed her vehicle into a JC Penney store in Pasadena. 

Authorities said the driver backed into a car, panicked and hit the accelerator, causing her to back into the store. 

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One shopper was also taken to the hospital with minor injuries. 

None were said to be life-threatening. 

No other details were released.