MIFFLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — UPDATE | In a bizarre turn of events, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are expected to press charges against the driver of a car that flew into a home's second floor on Sunday.
PSP says charges are pending against 20-year-old Evan Miller for intentionally driving his car into a Decatur Twp. home's second floor.
Crews that were on scene say Miller first crashed into a culvert, launching his vehicle into the air and into the residence.
Miller, now being treated at a nearby hospital for his injuries.
Officers say Miller is possibly facing the following charges due to the situation:
- Felony aggravated assault
- Felony criminal mischief with damage to property
- Recklessly endangering another person
- Harassment
- Reckless driving
- Careless driving
- Failing to drive at a safe speed
- Disregarding traffic lane
Luckily, no one else was harmed in the incident.
Authorities say the incident took about two hours to handle.
It is unclear at this time what motivated Miller to crash into the house.
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PREVIOUS COVERAGE | A driver is hospitalized after their car flew into a home in Decatur Twp. on Sunday.
According to the Junction Fire Company, the accident happened at around 3:15 p.m. on the 800 block of Alfarata Rd.
Crews say the vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a residence's second floor, causing substantial damage.
The driver was sent to Geisinger Lewistown Hospital for their injuries while officials helped stabilize the home by laying a tarp over top of it in cases of severe weather.
The exact estimated damages of the crash is currently unknown.
No one else was injured in the crash.
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