A chaotic scene unfolded in southeast Raleigh this morning when a stolen vehicle barreled into the back of a residence. The Raleigh Police Department reported the incident occurred just before 3:30 a.m. on the 4300 block of Haverty Drive; the perpetrator fled the scene on foot immediately after the crash, leaving the stolen car behind and the house residents in disarray and facing temporary displacement due to safety concerns for structural integrity, according to CBS 17.
The residents of the damaged home are now forced to seek alternative living arrangements as the property requires assessment and reinforcement for safety, this information was disclosed by Raleigh police, ABC 11 provided new video footage that showed the aftermath of the car making its unwelcome intrusion near Rock Quarry Road, but it remains unclear whether any individuals were injured in the unexpected collision.
Further reporting by WRAL gave a visual account of the incident with footage of the navy sedan that came to rest against the home’s back patio and door causing notable damage to the structure, their Breaking News Tracker was documented being on the scene as early as 4:30 a.m. capturing the sedan's position and the extent of the home's external damage.
As of now, the driver remains at large with the Raleigh Police Department continuing their search for the suspect, the theft of the vehicle was previously reported but the events leading to its abrupt end at the backdoor of a Raleigh home are still to be fully understood, residents and onlookers of Haverty Drive are reminded to stay vigilant and report any questionable activity as investigations proceed.
