On Wednesday, three people suffered injuries after a vehicle smashed into a home in Lynden.
As per the initial information, officials quickly responded to the 100 block of British Columbia Avenue at approximately 8:20am after getting reports of a single-vehicle crash. The early reports showed that a vehicle rammed into a residence for undetermined reasons. On arrival, emergency crews rushed two people sitting in the living room at the time of the collision to PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical Center with non-fatal injuries.
The driver of the car was provided medical aid at the scene for minor injuries and released. The residence had major damage including having the fireplace punched through at the base of the chimney. There was no damage to gas or electrical systems in the home, responders said. It was initially reported that the car had hit a tree before slamming into the house.
The driver of the vehicle, 29-year-old Michael Anthony Martin, was detained and booked into the Whatcom County Jail charged with suspicion of vehicular assault, felony driving under the influence (DUI) and 3rd degree driving while his license was suspended. No other details are immediately available.
The crash remains under investigation.
June 23, 2022
Source: Whatcom News