DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A family is placing their life again collectively after a driver crashed via their entrance door and into their living room.
When first responders arrived on scene round 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning, they discovered a truck lodged into the living room of the Donlow’s dwelling on Arlene Avenue.
No one was damage, however police suspect the driver was beneath the affect when the crash occurred. That driver, who’s now in custody, additionally hit two different vehicles within the course of.
The family says it has been a protracted few days recovering from that crash, however mentioned this accident that demolished a part of their dwelling just isn’t fully a nasty factor.
“The following factor we heard was a giant increase, and we simply hit the ground,” mentioned Kimberly Donlow, house owner. “There was a automobile in our living room.”
Kimberly says she’s been unable to work for days with out pay, since she works from dwelling and her workspace was destroyed, together with medical gear she makes use of as properly.
However that morning, she remembers seeing the driver get out of the truck in her dwelling and profusely apologizing for what had occurred. Kimberly additionally remembers not being indignant within the slightest.
“We’re calm, we’re not upset,” mentioned Kimberly. “We’re calm as a result of we walked away.”
Because the crash, the whole thing of their living room has been gutted and cleaned out, together with practically all the pieces in it. The Donlows say insurance coverage can solely change a few of it.
However regardless of all of it, they’re protecting a constructive outlook, saying that that is as an alternative a chance for the one that hit their dwelling to show their life round.
“When you need assistance, you need assistance. Why put someone in jail for those who want that assist?” mentioned Kimberly.
Police are at present engaged on submitting costs in opposition to the driver, however none have been introduced but.
When the driver does seem in courtroom, the Donlows say they are going to be there on the driver’s behalf.
“We will not be mad at him, upset or no matter,” mentioned Dwayne Donlows, house owner. “No one misplaced their life. Materials issues, no matter received broken, these issues will be changed.”
“It is a blessing and an affidavit to what is going on on in our life and what is going on on in his life,” mentioned Kimberly. “The world is already tough as it’s, so one of the best factor we are able to do is simply pray and maintain going.”
The Donlows have a GoFundMe set as much as assist pay for bills surrounding additional repairs to their dwelling and objects that have been destroyed. Click here to be taught extra.
