Gabe Cavallaro

gcavallaro@newsleader.com

WAYNESBORO - A sport utility vehicle slammed into a parked SUV Saturday night in Waynesboro, with one of the vehicles striking a home and nearly landing on the roof of the residence.

The crash took place on Pine Avenue around 6:30 p.m., according to Cpl. Ben Lemons of the Waynesboro Police Department.

Police said a 2003 Dodge Durango hit a 2008 Nissan Rogue in the 400 block, with the Dodge ending up on top of the Nissan and leaning against the home. The Dodge also struck the residence, demolishing a chimney.

No one was inside the parked vehicle when it was hit, Lemons said. The home was also unoccupied.

Mind your manners

The lone motorist involved in the crash, a 24-year-old Waynesboro man, was conscious and walking following the wreck after being pulled out of the rear of his SUV by bystanders. He was taken to Augusta Health in Fishersville and then transferred to the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. Police had him take a sobriety test, but he was not charged with an alcohol-related offense, Lemons said.

Police said the driver was headed east on West 12th Street when he allegedly ran a stop sign at the Pine Avenue intersection.

"I guess the car saved the house," said Doug Chestnut, a neighbor looking on at the scene.

Pine Avenue was closed to traffic Saturday night as Waynesboro police continued to investigate.

Dominion Virginia Power and Columbia Gas responded to the scene as well.

Police said the Nissan was completely destroyed.



