Overview
- A small SUV struck three attached townhome units at the corner of Kingfisher Lane and Woodduck Drive and came to rest in the third unit, damaging the buildings and breaking a gas line.
- The gas leak prompted utility crews to shut off service and led to the evacuation of roughly a dozen residents, most of whom were allowed to return after crews secured the scene.
- The driver was injured and taken to a hospital and no other injuries were reported, and the Woodbury Police Department has opened an investigation without releasing details about cause or potential charges.
- Neighbors reported a loud boom and a strong smell of natural gas as the vehicle hit multiple structures, and the American Red Cross is assisting the occupants of the three struck units who remain displaced.
- Ruptured gas lines carry explosion and inhalation risks, so utility shutdowns and staged re-entry are standard safety steps and the investigation and repairs will determine when the damaged units are safe to re-enter.