DAYTON — A suspected drunk driver caused serious damage to a home after a crash in a Dayton neighborhood over the weekend.
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On April 5, officers and medics responded to the 200 block of W. Fairview Avenue around 7:15 p.m. after an SUV crashed into a home.
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A Dodge Journey was traveling south, heading the wrong way on Marie Avenue, and failed to maintain control, striking a Jeep that was parked against the curb and unoccupied, according to a Dayton police spokesperson.
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The Dodge continued going the wrong way, crossed West Fairview Avenue, drove over the curb, up the embankment, and onto the porch of a home.
The driver hit the home, causing structural damage.
The 65-year-old driver was not hurt but is suspected to have been under the influence of alcohol, according to police.
A family was also inside when the vehicle slammed into the home.
The driver was cited for the crash.
No one was hurt.
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