Robert Carter, Special to the Valley News
On 11/6/26 at approximately 5:09 PM, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) received a call reporting a vehicle that had crashed into a residence.
According to reports, the driver was initially seen running from the scene. He was described as a Hispanic male wearing all black clothing. When Cal Fire arrived, the driver returned to the scene.
The truck crashed directly into a bedroom wall where a husband and wife had been sleeping. Fortunately, the wife had gotten up to use the restroom just before the crash. The husband was awakened by the impact and found debris scattered on the bed next to him.
The driver told authorities that something had broken on his truck just before the collision while he was making a left turn onto Whittier.
No injuries were reported. The driver was cited for driving on a suspended license and having no insurance before being released.
As a result of the crash, five people, including two adults and three children, were displaced from their home. Fortunately, the family has relatives in the area where they can stay while repairs are being made to the residence.
Thankfully, everyone inside the home escaped injury.
