SUV Crashes Into Hamden Home: UPDATED

HAMDEN, CT — Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Whitney Avenue and Waite Street for motor vehicle accident with a car into the front of a house at about 11:12 a.m. Tuesday morning.

The first arriving firefighters reported one vehicle from the accident in the intersection and a second vehicle into the residence at 1548 Whitney, according to Deputy Chief Gary Merwede.

Each vehicle had a single occupant and minor injuries were reported.

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Merwede said firefighters initiated medical care on scene and the patients were both transported to Yale New Haven Hospital via AMR. No extrication was required.

Two residents of 1548 Whitney Avenue were home at the time of the accident and both were uninjured, according to Merwede.

The home sustained heavy exterior damage including the collapse of the front porch.

Hamden Building Inspector Robert Lubulis was called to the scene to examine the structural integrity of the home. It was determined that the residents would not have to leave their home during repairs.

The Hamden Police Department is investigating the cause of this accident and closed portions of Whitney Ave and Waite Street during operations.

Watch the video below of crews safely removing the vehicle from the structure (courtesy of the Hamden Fire Department):

Photos courtesy of Hamden Police and Fire Departments