An East Windsor family is asking officials for help after a car crashed into their home for the second time in less than a year, this time hitting a bedroom where someone was sleeping.
The latest crash happened Wednesday morning, according to WFSB. Homeowner Jessie Hannington told the station that the vehicle went through her mother-in-law’s bedroom and left the front tires hanging into the basement.
Hannington said the house is about 120 feet from the street. After two crashes, she wants boulders, guardrails, or another barrier placed in front of the home.
Town officials told WFSB that the road is a state road, making it a Department of Transportation issue. The town said it would start making calls to see what can be done.
The Bedroom Was Hit Before Earlier Repairs Were Finished
Hannington told WFSB that damage from the previous crash still had not been repaired because the family was waiting on insurance money. Inside the bedroom, she showed damaged sheetrock and a dresser that had been thrown onto her mother-in-law’s bed.
The family has also been dealing with damage from a November fire behind the home that Hannington said involved their tobacco shed and garage. She told the station they were still cleaning up and still dealing with insurance companies.
Officials Said the Driver Had Minor Injuries
CT Insider reported that the crash happened in the early-morning hours at Main Street and North Road, citing the Broad Brook Fire Department.
Officials said the driver had minor injuries, and an occupant of the home was being evaluated. The cause of the crash was not clear in the available reports.
The Family Wants a Barrier Before It Happens Again
Hannington told WFSB that she is grateful no one was seriously hurt, but she wants something in place before another vehicle reaches the house.
CTDOT says requests for a new or revised guardrail barrier on a state road should go through the local traffic authority. If the local authority agrees that a change is needed, it contacts CTDOT to start a study.
For homeowners facing repeated roadside crashes, photos, police or fire reports, repair estimates, insurance records, and dates of prior incidents can help show the pattern when asking local officials or a transportation agency to review the location.