HOUSTON (WHDH) - A Texas teenager is lucky to be alive after police said he drove his car off the roof of a parking garage.

Police said the driver hit the gas pedal instead of the brake. The car then crashed through the roof of a plumbing and hardware store.

The driver was found inside the store after climbing out of his car. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

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