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Pickup truck crashes into house in Great Falls

Pickup truck crashes into house in Great Falls
Pickup truck crashes into house in Great Falls
Pickup truck crashes into house in Great Falls
Posted at 1:53 PM, Apr 23, 2020
and last updated 2020-04-23 19:49:40-04

GREAT FALLS — A man was injured after a pickup truck crashed into a house in Great Falls on Thursday afternoon.

It happened on the north side of the 200 block of Skyline Drive NE just after 1 p.m.

Initial reports indicate that the pickup truck drove through the front yard of the house and crashed into the corner; damage to the truck appears to be substantial, and there is also damage to the house.

A man - believed to be the driver of the pickup truck - was placed on a stretcher and into an ambulance; he was conscious and talking at the time.

Utility crews were also at the scene as there are reports that a gas line may have been ruptured.

There is no word yet on why or how it happened, such as excessive speed, a medical issue, or a mechanical failure.

Responding agencies include Great Falls Fire Rescue, Great Falls Police Department, Great Falls Emergency Services, and Energy West.

We will update you if we get more information.