Driver in custody for suspicion of DWI after crashing into senior living home in Galloway Township, New Jersey

A driver is in custody on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after police say he crashed his van into a senior living facility in Galloway Township, New Jersey, late Sunday night.

Oceanville Assistant Fire Chief Chuck Yuhle said the crash happened around 11:30 p.m. at the Ridgewood Senior Living homes on the 700 block of East Moss Mill Road.

Crews initially responded to a report of a car fire in the parking lot, but when they arrived, they found the vehicle up against the building with fire beginning to spread.

More than 100 residents of the facility were evacuated. Two residents sustained minor injuries during the evacuation and were transported to the hospital for treatment.

Fire crews quickly brought the fire under control, and residents were allowed back inside.

Galloway Township Police say their preliminary investigation determined that the driver, identified as 40-year-old Eliel Vazquez-Hernandez of Mays Landing, was under the influence of alcohol and was traveling at a high rate of speed at the time of the crash.

Vazquez-Hernandez is charged with several criminal offenses, including assault by auto, criminal mischief, and causing or risking widespread Injury or damage.   

Vazquez-Hernandez was transported to the hospital for treatment and is awaiting transfer to the Atlantic County Justice Facility.