Tesla crashes into living room of North York home; 5 people sent to hospital
Posted January 5, 2024 5:49 am.
Last Updated January 6, 2024 4:33 pm.
Three people were taken to hospital and a home in North York is badly damaged after a car crashed through its patio doors on Thursday night.
Emergency crews were called to a townhouse complex on Parkway Forest Drive, south of Sheppard Avenue, just before midnight after a blue Tesla left the roadway and collided into the first floor of a home.
Investigators believe the car hit a curb at a bend in the road and launched across a lawn before crashing through the doors and into the living room of the residence.
Paramedics say five adults were taken to hospital with injuries. Three have since been released.
One person in the home suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Another resident and three people in the car have minor injuries.
The car involved remained at the scene and was still lodged inside the home as of Friday morning.
Police say both the home and vehicle have significant damage. Crews are waiting for structural engineers to arrive and check on the structure before they remove the car.
Investigators are also trying to determine if there is damage to the Tesla’s battery.
The collision damaged the home’s gas line and caused a leak. Enbridge is on scene to make repairs and the gas has been shut off.
The adjacent homes were evacuated but residents were allowed back in before 2 a.m.
Parkway Forest Drive was closed south of Sheppard but the road has since reopened.
