Driver Arrested for OUI After Crashing Truck Into Swansea Home

SWANSEA (WBSM) — A man was arrested on charges of operating under the influence after he allegedly drove his truck into a home on Route 6 in Swansea Saturday afternoon.

Emergency Crews Respond to Route 6 Crash in Swansea

Swansea Police, the Swansea Fire Department, and the Swansea Ambulance Corps responded at about 4:29 p.m. on October 24 to 1228 Grand Army of the Republic Highway (Route 6) following a 911 call reporting a truck had crashed into a house.

Officers determined a gray 2022 Toyota Tacoma had been traveling down Route 6 when it left the road and struck the home’s porch and foundation. The truck’s airbags deployed and there was concern about a possible gas leak. The driver, identified as Douglas McLane, 45, of Swansea, was taken to Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River for evaluation.

Courtesy Swansea Fire Department

Gas Leak Concerns and Severe Structural Damage

Firefighters attempted to stabilize the damaged front porch, but the home was determined to be unsafe to occupy. The truck was towed, and Liberty Utilities responded to address the gas leak.

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Nobody was inside the home at the time of the crash. The owners returned to the scene to remove a dog that had been inside.

Courtesy Swansea Fire Department

Driver Facing OUI and Negligent Operation Charges

McLane was arrested and charged with operating under the influence, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and marked lanes violation.