Drive-thru accident sees driver thrown from her car

A female driver in New Zealand has sustained facial injuries after being thrown from her car after trying to pay for her meal at a KFC drive-thru.

The woman ordered a meal at the fast food chain in Auckland on Sunday night. However, while attempting to pay, she dropped her credit card. While attempting to retrieve it she opened the door and hit the accelerator accidently. 

The vehicle lurched forward and struck the footpath ejecting the woman. Police allege the woman was drinking before the incident took place. 

^₄th February 2019