DUI driver crashes pickup truck into home in Lauderhill, police say

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A driver was arrested Wednesday morning after he or she crashed their car into a home in Lauderhill, authorities said.

LAUDERHILL, Fla. — A driver was arrested Wednesday morning after he or she crashed their pickup truck into a home in Lauderhill, authorities said.

According to Lauderhill police, the crash was reported at about 1:30 a.m. in the 1100 block of Northwest 43rd Terrace.

The impact was so great, the truck went in one side, and came out the other.

The truck appeared to have struck a carport that was converted into an extra room.

Police said the home was vacant at the time of the crash and no injuries were reported.

According to police, the driver, who remained at the scene after the crash, was impaired and was taken into custody for driving under the influence.

The driver’s identity was not immediately released.

Police said the incident remains under investigation.

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