Man may have suffered medical emergency before crashing into NE Fresno home: Officials
Officials believe the driver may have suffered from a medical issue before the crash.
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man is in the hospital after crashing a truck into a northeast Fresno home, sparking a fire.
Shortly after 9:30 am Tuesday, emergency crews were called to a home within a gated community on Medinah Circle off Olympic and International Avenues -- that's near the Fort Washington Golf and Country Club.
Fire officials say a truck drove through the security gate of the community and crashed into the garage of a home.
Neighbors pulled the driver from the truck, and he was taken to the hospital.
Officials believe the driver may have suffered from a medical issue before the crash.
His condition has not been released.
Officials say the truck collided with the gas meter, igniting a fire that spread to the attic of the house.
Crews were able to contain the flames to the attic space.
They say the home has significant water damage.
Battalion Chief Lupe Fernandez says crews were delayed several times because of damage caused to the entry gate-- and cars blocking the road.
"Same things happen on the freeway people want to slow down and see what's going on and I understand the tendencies but it's best if you clear the area and let the people get into help... try not to clog the streets try not to block the gates or the driveways," said Fernandez.
Police investigating the crash say drugs or alcohol are not suspected factors.
Officers held traffic control to assist the crews and ensure there were no additional injuries
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