Truck Crashes Through Littleton Garage Wall and Strikes Gas Line
A truck drove through the back wall of a residential garage in Littleton on Tuesday afternoon, striking a utility gas line and triggering an emergency response from local fire and utility crews.
The incident occurred in the 6600 block of South Webster Street, with the crash taking place around 1:30 p.m. CBS News reported that the South Metro Fire Rescue Technical Rescue Team arrived at the home at 6654 S. Webster Street at about 2 p.m.
Xcel Energy Caps Gas Line After Truck Hits Meter
Upon arrival, emergency responders discovered that the vehicle had not only breached the garage’s rear wall but also struck a gas meter on its way through. The collision transformed a standard vehicular accident into an urgent utility hazard.
Crews from Xcel Energy arrived at the scene to cap the damaged gas line and secure the fuel supply to the home. Simultaneously, South Metro Fire Rescue personnel worked to shore up and stabilize the damaged walls and ceiling after the truck was successfully removed from the structure.
Ongoing Investigation and Unanswered Questions
No injuries were reported for either the driver of the truck or anyone inside the residence at the time of the crash. The Colorado State Patrol and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office are actively investigating the incident.
As the investigation continues, authorities have not yet released the driver’s identity or determined the exact cause of the crash. It is unclear how extensive the property damage is or whether the residence is currently habitable, as those details were not included in the initial reports from CBS News and Hoodline.
