Car crashes into side of Peru church

It’s a helpless feeling to have your brakes go awry while driving.

Moira Witek of Peru says that’s what happened when she was westbound on 4th Street Tuesday morning. She says instead of hitting the driver in front of her, she went up a curb and hit the south side of the First Congregational Church of Peru after her brakes faltered.

Witek wasn’t hurt or ticketed. The church had some bricks damaged as well as grass, bushes, a down spout and lighting.

Witek’s car had minor front end damage.