Car, SUV Slam Into Century Home

March 7, 2015

A Century resident escaped injury Saturday morning when her own SUV came crashing into her house after been slammed by a sleepy driver.

The accident happened just about 6 a.m. in the 8800 block of North Century Boulevard.  The driver of a southbound Chevrolet Impala told authorities she left the roadway after falling asleep at the wheel.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 49-year old Madonnna Schaniel of Atmore then struck a Chevrolet Blazer parked next to the house, sending the SUV through a living room wall.  The car then struck the front of the house.

The homeowner was asleep in an adjacent bedroom and not injured. The driver refused medical treatment at the scene.

The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Comments

10 Responses to “Car, SUV Slam Into Century Home”

  1. Vera on March 9th, 2015 8:20 am

    Thank God no one was hurt.

  2. wmr on March 8th, 2015 3:32 pm

    Driving under impairment. Sleep driving is impaired driving,

  3. Carolyn Buckhault on March 8th, 2015 10:52 am

    Glad Everyone is alright. This house has been in that location for over 60 years with the same family owning it. Now the Granddaughter lives there. Hope you are doing well Cynthia. Praying for you and your family. Your Friend Sister

  4. Puddin on March 7th, 2015 9:09 pm

    OH MY!!! Now thats some bad luck for the driver, but good for the home owner. Sure glad no one was hurt.

  5. Sandra on March 7th, 2015 6:44 pm

    How in the world can they repair that? Looks like they will get a new home all together.

  6. willis on March 7th, 2015 3:04 pm

    Homeowner probably just hopes they have insurance.
    And glad their okay.

  7. Richard on March 7th, 2015 10:45 am

    sure hope the driver has good insurance.

  8. 429SCJ on March 7th, 2015 10:45 am

    I’d rather be smashed by a car, as opposed to being swallowed by a sink hole.

  9. bewildered on March 7th, 2015 9:30 am

    I bet the driver’s car insurance will go up. They have to replace two vehicles and a whole house!!

  10. Miss White on March 7th, 2015 9:09 am

    Sometimes bad things happen to good people. Well wishes to all involved :)

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