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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiJuly 29, 2026Miami-Dade

Pickup truck crashes into vacant Lauderhill home; driver in custody

A driver was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence after crashing a pickup truck into a vacant rental home in Lauderhill early Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported as the house was unoccupied at the time of the incident.

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Why It Matters

A residential property on Northwest 43rd Terrace sustained significant structural damage, and the incident resulted in a police investigation into impaired driving.

Key Facts

  • A pickup truck crashed into a rental home on Northwest 43rd Terrace in Lauderhill at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
  • The driver was taken into custody by Lauderhill Police on suspicion of driving under the influence.
  • The rental home was vacant at the time of the crash, and no injuries were reported.
  • The vehicle caused significant structural damage, passing through one side of the house.
  • The vehicle was towed from the scene, and the house was boarded up with plywood by 6 a.m.
  • Police have not yet released the identity of the driver or the specific charges pending.

Who's Mentioned

organizationSunbeam Television Corp“Copyright holder of the news report.”organizationLauderhill Police“Responded to the crash and took the driver into custody.”locationNorthwest 43rd Terrace“Location of the crash.”personNadia Gordon“Next-door neighbor who provided a statement.”locationSunrise Boulevard“Nearby landmark to the crash site.”