MARYSVILLE—The Marysville Police Traffic Collision Investigation Unit (TCIU) is investigating a collision that resulted in injuries to the driver and significant structural damage to a Marysville home.
At approximately 05:45 a.m., Sunday, November 16, Marysville Police and Marysville Fire District personnel responded to a single-vehicle collision in the 5400 block of Sunnyside Blvd., in Marysville.
The late model passenger vehicle, driven by a 19-year-old Everett man, left the roadway, and crashed through the exterior wall of a residence, coming to a stop inside the basement. The structural damage made it necessary for firefighters to shore up the residence to prevent potential collapse. The homeowner was inside the residence at the time of the collision but was not injured and was able to evacuate safely.
The driver sustained injuries which required transport to a local hospital. He could be arrested and charged pending the outcome of the investigation.
The City of Marysville has tagged the residence as uninhabitable, pending further assessment. It will be necessary for a structural engineer to evaluate the residence before the vehicle can be removed.
Investigators are continuing to investigate the collision and suspect driver impairment to be a contributing factor.
Marysville Police is urging drivers who may be impaired, however slight, to utilize alternative means of transportation such as designated drivers, public transportation or ride-sharing services.
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
