A pickup truck tore through the wall of an Ocoee home just feet from a child's bedroom, killing the family's dog and leaving the house so badly damaged that officials condemned it. Police say no one inside was killed or seriously injured, but the family has since been forced to move out entirely.
The truck ended up wedged inside the heavily damaged structure, according to clickorlando.com, which reported that the crash left the family without a home and killed their dog. Ocoee police shared body camera video showing the aftermath, with footage depicting officers checking on people inside the house after the truck plowed through the wall.
Driver Accused of Driving Under the Influence
A driver was accused of driving under the influence after crashing into the home, according to wfla.com. That report noted the driver was not identified. Police also have not specified when the crash occurred, describing it only as a recent incident.
The unresolved timeline leaves a key detail still missing from the public record, even as the physical toll on the family's home is plain to see. The same report that first detailed the crash did not include further information about the driver's identity or the exact date of impact.
Condemned Home, Boarded Windows
The extensive damage led authorities to condemn the home, forcing the family to move out, per the original report. When News 6 visited the property Monday, wooden boards covered the truck-sized hole in the wall, and a notice had been posted on the front door.
Ocoee police are using the incident to remind drivers of the risks impaired driving poses to other people's lives, urging them to consider the consequences before getting behind the wheel. The department's message comes as the family grapples with the loss of their pet and their home in a single moment.
Not the First Crash Into an Ocoee Home
This is not the first time a vehicle has crashed into a home in Ocoee. A report from wesh.com described two women being hit by a car after it crashed into an Ocoee home late on a Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. That earlier incident is a separate case, but it underscores how jarring these crashes can be for residents inside their own homes.
