Editor’s note: This story originally stated the incident happened near Heritage Road, but the name of the road is Hermitage Road. The story has been updated. Global News regrets the error.
Edmonton police are investigating what led a driver to crash through the front entrance of a townhouse unit Sunday morning, damaging a wall and second unit as well.
A spokesperson for Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) said crews were called to the scene, near Hermitage Road and 40 Street, around 8:40 a.m.
EFRS said no injuries were reported but damage to both units was extensive. A wall near the entry to the first home was destroyed.
The front end of the SUV also suffered extensive damage. The vehicle was pinned up against the wall, blocking the entry to the second home, when Global News crews arrived on scene.
The EFRS spokesperson said a “technical team” was called to the scene to look at possible structural damage to the building.
Edmonton police said their major collision investigation unit was looking into the cause of the collision between an Infiniti EX35 and the two townhomes.
EPS said their preliminary investigation showed “impairment was not believed to be a factor, though speed is.”
Police said the driver was cooperating with officers.
Police said Hermitage Road between 40 Street and 128 Avenue would be closed for several hours.
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