Police say the driver who lodged pickup truck into Perry County firefighter’s home had fallen asleep
By Rachael Lardani
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TYRONE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WGAL) — Pennsylvania State Police said the driver who slammed into the home of a Perry County firefighter fell asleep prior to the crash, according to a recent report.
Troopers said a 67-year-old driver of a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck was driving north on Montour Road in Tyrone Township when he approached a right curve in the road.
The driver fell asleep and traveled off the roadway before ramming through a mailbox in the 200 block and crashing into a house in the 300 block, according to the report.
Police said the truck was lodged into the house and caused major structural damage.
According to the Landisburg Volunteer Fire Company, the house that was struck belonged to one of their firefighters.
“This accident was at 5:30am on a Saturday, when a lot of people were going to the woods to hunt,” the Landisburg Volunteer Fire Company said. “They dropped everything and came to the rescue to help repair the house to be livable.”
Officials said no one was injured.
According to state police, the driver will be cited.
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