An elderly woman was miraculously uninjured after a car crashed into the corner of a house in Woodstock, coming within just inches of hitting her Thursday evening.
The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District and Woodstock Police Department responded around 7:58 p.m. to the 2400 block of Applewood Lane in Woodstock for a report of a vehicle crash.
Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Public Information Officer Alex Vucha said crews were responding and informed that a vehicle possibly struck a home.
Firefighters arrived a short time later and confirmed a vehicle had driven into a residence on the corner of Aspen Drive and Applewood Lane, Vucha said.
The collision caused moderate damage to both the vehicle and the home. The car struck the corner of the house near the chimney.
The home was occupied by an elderly woman, who was seated within inches of the point of impact, Vucha said.
“Despite being so close to where the vehicle struck the home, she was not injured,” he said.
The driver of the vehicle, an adult male, refused medical attention at the scene.
The Woodstock Building and Planning Department was requested to evaluate the damage to the home.
Vucha said Nicor Gas was requested to the scene to mitigate a small natural gas leak caused by the crash.
Firefighters remained at the scene until nearly 10 p.m. assisting with minor cleanup and ensuring the resident had the information and resources needed.
The home remains habitable and the Woodstock Police Department is investigating the cause of the crash. It is unknown whether any citations were issued.