Niagara Falls Police responded to Stephenson Avenue around 3:45am on September 30th after reports that a vehicle had struck a home and the driver fled the scene. The vehicle that struck the house was a 2011 Kia Forte.
Two hours later at approx. 6am, officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Ferry Avenue for a stolen vehicle report. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the complainant who stated his son-in-law requested he check his vehicle to see if a phone and wallet were inside. He went outside to where he last parked the vehicle and observed it to be stolen. The vehicle was a 2011 Kia Forte.
The complainant last saw his vehicle around 11pm on September 29th when he went to bed. He would like to press charges on whoever stole the vehicle.
Officers then asked for the complainant to describe his son-in-law and his girlfriend. The male was described as white, 6 feet tall, slim build, slight goatee and brown shaved/buzzcut hair. The female was described as white, about 5’ 4,"with brown curly hair and a medium build. These descriptions matched those given by witnesses of the accident on Stephenson Avenue.
The complainant added that the son-in-law has a drinking problem. Officers informed him that his vehicle was involved in an accident and that investigators would be reaching out to him later that day. No further information is available at this time.
ORIGINAL STORY OF VEHICLE CRASHING INTO HOME
A home on Stephenson Avenue in Niagara Falls, NY has been condemned following a car crash that occurred early Monday morning. Niagara Falls Police are currently searching for the driver of a Kia Forte that crashed into the residence at 5628 Stephenson Avenue around 3:45am.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that the vehicle had collided with the front porch of the home resulting in significant destruction and causing foundational damage. Fortunately, the occupants of the home were unharmed during the incident.
In response to the crash, Niagara Falls Code Enforcement was called to the scene and evaluated the extent of the damage. After their assessment, the house was deemed unsafe and subsequently condemned.
Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and are seeking information regarding the driver of the Kia Forte. Residents in the area are encouraged to come forward with any details that may assist in the investigation.
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