Suspected drunk driver plows Porsche into home in Boulder

BOULDER, Colo. (KKTV) - Boulder police say don’t drink and drive -- or your expensive car just might end up inside a house.

That was the scene that greeted officers early Saturday morning.

“We were called to the 3500 block of 4th Street in North Boulder for a report of a crash,” police wrote in a social media post on the incident. “This was what we saw when we arrived. A Porsche SUV struck the house, and the vehicle was partially inside the home. The SUV was upside down with the driver still inside.”

The driver was no worse for the wear after he was helped out of the vehicle -- but the home itself was another story:

“Incredibly, there were no major injuries as a result of this crash. After the 42-year-old male driver was medically cleared, officers took him to the Boulder County jail,” police said.

The suspect may have been texting and driving on top of drinking and driving. Police said the charges he’s facing include driving under the influence, careless driving, and texting while driving.

“Given the big game tonight, we think this a good time to remind everyone to please celebrate responsibly and never drink and drive if you’re impaired. It’s not worth the risk of hurting yourself or those around you.”

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