A 67-year-old driver was cited after falling asleep at the wheel and crashing his pickup truck into a volunteer firefighter's home in Perry County, Pennsylvania, last weekend. The incident occurred on Montour Road in Tyrone Township on Saturday morning (December 6). According to Pennsylvania State Police, the driver was traveling north when he fell asleep, veered off the road, hit a mailbox, and collided with the house.
The crash caused significant structural damage to the home, but fortunately, no one was injured. The driver was operating a Chevrolet Silverado when the accident happened. The house belongs to a member of the Landisburg Volunteer Fire Company, adding a personal dimension to the incident.
Photos from the scene show the extent of the damage, with the truck lodged into the house. The driver received a citation for the incident, which serves as a reminder of the dangers of drowsy driving.
The incident has drawn attention to the importance of staying alert while driving, especially on rural roads where unexpected curves can pose additional risks.