Pickup Truck Drives Through Vacant Acton Home

ACTON, MA — A pickup truck crashed into a vacant home in Acton on Saturday night — the driver of the truck had injuries that were not deemed life-threatening, according to Acton police.

The crash happened at 9:28 p.m. when the pickup truck drove into the front of a home on Central Street. Police believe the car went off the road, drove over an embankment and flew through the air briefly before crashing through the home.

Only the driver was in the truck during the crash and was taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries, according to police.

Acton police said when the car crashed into the home, it hit the gas meter which started to leak. Acton fire crews were able to shut off the gas, water and electricity to the home. The Acton building commissioner was called to the scene as well.

The driver will be summonsed to court for a Marked Lane Violation, Speeding and Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle. Police also submitted a request to suspend the driver’s license to the Registry of Motor Vehicles.