(La Porte, IN) - A home in La Porte received considerable damage after a motor vehicle crashed into it on Thanksgiving morning.

 

The accident happened about 3:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day at 324 Pine Lake Avenue.  According to a La Porte Police Department, the front of home was struck by a sport utility vehicle driven by 69-year-old  Kenneth King. He was reportedly driving southbound on Pine Lake Avenue, when he veered off the right side of the road and struck the front porch of the residence.

 

The vehicle sustained heavy front end damage.  King suffered minor injuries and complained of pain.

 

Police said conditions at the time were clear and the pavement was dry. The total damage in the accident is estimated between $50,000 and $100,000.

 

The official report claims King had been drinking, and was given a field sobriety test.  No blood alcohol level was listed. So far, no charges have been filed.