An 81-year-old woman is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter and manslaughter following a crash that killed a 69-year-old grandfather.

Jackson Township police said Barbara J. O’Donnell was driving into Angello’s 2 Go Pizzeria when she accidentally stepped on the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal on Oct. 4.

O’Donnell is also charged with operating a vehicle without reasonable control, a misdemeanor.

The charges come one day after News 5 investigators revealed that the lack of regulations for older drivers is having serious and fatal consequences on our roads.

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The crash killed Andrew Grosschmidt, 69, who was sitting at the counter of the restaurant when O’Donnell accidentally drove his vehicle into the front of the business, according to the police report.

Vehicular homicide is a first-degree felony punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. Vehicular homicide is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $750 fine.

O’Donnell is scheduled to appear in Massillon Municipal Court on Dec. 2 at 8:45 a.m.