Eight injured in when elderly driver crashes into San Jose outdoor dining area

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Eight people were injured Sunday after an elderly man lost control of his vehicle and crashed into an outdoor dining area in San Jose, police said.

The victims have injuries San Jose police described as “major to minor,” according to Twitter posts by the department. All eight people were taken to hospitals.

Police said the man may have been in “medical distress” prior to the crash, which occurred shortly before 12:30 p.m. outside the Grand Century mall, located at Story Rd and McLaughlin Ave.

No more information was released.