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NewsWSVN 7News – Local NewsJuly 29, 2026Miami-Dade

Pickup truck crashes into vacant Lauderhill home; driver arrested for DUI

A driver was taken into custody for 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 home was unoccupied at the time of the incident.

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Why It Matters

A residential property in Lauderhill sustained significant structural damage due to a vehicle collision, requiring emergency response and subsequent boarding up of the building.

Key Facts

  • A pickup truck crashed into a rental home on Northwest 43rd Terrace in Lauderhill.
  • The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
  • The driver was taken into custody by police on suspicion of driving under the influence.
  • The rental home was vacant at the time of the crash.
  • No injuries were reported.
  • The vehicle traveled through one side of the house and nearly exited the other side.
  • The property was boarded up with plywood by 6 a.m. Wednesday.
  • Police have not yet released the identity of the driver or specific charges.

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.”