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This Ford Explorer SUV crashed into the Palouse Post Office last week. Postmaster Chris Langsett said he was closing up the office when he heard the crash.

“It was like an explosion,” said Langsett. “I actually thought a package exploded. Unfortunately, that’s the kind of thing we have to worry about these days.”

Langsett declined to name the driver, and Palouse Police did not return Gazette phone calls. Langsett said the driver was shocked but unhurt.

Langsett said police believe the crash likely occurred because the driver hit the gas pedal instead of the brake. The car ended up in the post...