Garden City man crashes vehicle into home, arrested for DUI

Garden City, Kan.–A Garden City man was arrested for driving under the influence after crashing his vehicle into a home late Thursday night.

Approximately 11:15 p.m., First Responders were dispatched to the 2000 block of Antler Ridge Drive for an injury accident and after arriving, they observed a Buick LeSabre had collided with a residence. The investigation revealed that the driver, identified as 34-year-old Christopher Peterson was traveling eastbound on Fair Street at a high rate of speed and lost control of his vehicle. The vehicle struck and jumped a curb and veered across a yard before crashing into a house on Antler Ridge Drive. The impact caused the Buick to strike a parked vehicle inside the garage before coming to a rest. Fortunately, the home was unoccupied at the time of the crash.

Peterson was initially reported to be trapped inside the vehicle and refused treatment for minor injuries. Further investigation revealed Peterson was driving under the influence, and he was arrested and lodged in the Finney County Jail for DUI, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Speed Too Fast For Conditions, Driving Left of Center, and No Proof of Insurance.

Another stark and sobering reminder of the dangers of impaired driving. Every decision you make behind the wheel matters – please don’t drink and drive.

*The person(s) involved has not yet been convicted of a crime and are presumed innocent. The presumption of innocence shall continue until such time that the person(s) accused may be found guilty by a court of law.*