Monroe Police MONROE - Elaine A. Karls, 80, Monroe, sustained minor injuries but declined medical transport after she crashed into the Walgreen's building at 717 8th Ave. around 6:45 p.m. Thursday. She apparently stepped on the accelerator pedal rather than the brake pedal, causing her vehicle to hit the wall of the building and deploy the vehicle's airbags. The building sustained structural damage, and the vehicle was moderately damaged.