A delivery run in Highlands Ranch turned into a close call for one neighborhood on Sunday, when a driver who said he fell asleep behind the wheel crashed into a house on the 9800 block of Wedgewood Drive. The vehicle ended up lodged against the front of the home, but sheriff's deputies said no one inside was hurt. The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, and South Metro Fire crews checked the scene for hazards.
Photos shared by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office show the vehicle embedded in the home's facade while deputies and firefighters work around it. According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Facebook post, the driver told deputies he nodded off while delivering packages. South Metro firefighters and Douglas County deputies responded to secure the area, confirm there were no injuries inside the home, and take the driver into custody on suspicion of DUI.
Emergency response and damage
Deputies shut down the block while crews checked for structural and utility damage, and investigators documented the crash scene with photos. Fire personnel reported no active leaks or fire hazards, and the immediate area was cleared after safety checks. The house sustained visible damage to the front but remained standing.
Investigation and legal next steps
Authorities booked the driver, although formal charges have not yet been publicly filed as the investigation continues. Under Colorado law, driving under the influence is defined in C.R.S. 42‑4‑1301, and officers may request chemical testing as part of a DUI investigation.
Why drowsy driving matters
Drowsy driving is an underrecognized factor in crashes because signs of sleep can be harder to document than other types of impairment. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that investigators often rely on behavioral clues and vehicle movements to determine whether fatigue played a role. Recent analyses from the AAA Foundation report highlight how common self-reported drowsy driving remains among U.S. motorists. Safety experts note that delivery workers and others who spend long hours on the road can face elevated fatigue-related risk on neighborhood streets.
What officials say
The sheriff’s office asked residents to steer clear of the area while first responders worked the scene and said it will release more information as the investigation moves forward, according to its post. Neighbors with home surveillance or dashcam footage that might have captured the crash were urged to contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office through its website at dcsheriff.net or by calling the department's non-emergency line. The department's Facebook post with photos remains available here: Douglas County Sheriff's Office Facebook post.
