Man Injured When Car Crashes Into Bedroom
PARKER, Colo. (CBS4) - A car crashed into a home on Nashua Circle in Parker just before 4 a.m. Monday. Calls came in to police about a car traveling very fast, including from someone delivering newspapers.
The car sped onto the property and hit a tree beside the house before crashing into the home, hitting a bedroom where a man was sleeping. The 70-year-old was injured when he was hit by debris and taken to the hospital. His grandson and wife are okay.
Three people were in the car when it crashed, and the driver was taken to the hospital without serious injuries. Police are investigating whether speed and alcohol were factors and whether to charge for a DUI. The 20-year-old driver is in custody.
The car remained in its crash location hours after the incident occurred as traffic investigators tried to recreate what may have happened and gather all details.
The homeowner was released from the hospital around 6:30 a.m.