Police said the car came within about three inches of the home's gas service, and the residents, who were not hurt, were relocated by Wesleyan University.
Middletown, CT - November 2, 2026
Police say a 25-year-old man from New Britain was arrested for driving under the influence after his 2026 Honda Civic crashed into a house on Fountain Avenue in Middletown early Saturday during Halloween weekend. No injuries were reported.
Key Facts
- Date: Early Saturday during Halloween weekend, around 12:15 a.m.
- Location: Fountain Avenue, Middletown, Connecticut
- Type of crash: Vehicle crash into a residence
- Vehicles involved: 2026 Honda Civic
- Injuries / fatalities: No injuries reported
- Responding agencies: Middletown Police Department; Middletown South District Fire District
- Reported by: NBC Connecticut
Crash Overview
Responders from the Middletown Police Department and the Middletown South District Fire District were dispatched to Fountain Avenue around 12:15 a.m. They found a 2026 Honda Civic that had hit the side of a home.
The driver, a 25-year-old man from New Britain, declined medical care, police said. The vehicle came about three inches from the home's gas service, police added. Police said he was later arrested for driving under the influence and then let go.
Residents were not hurt, and Wesleyan University helped move them to safety. Despite many Wesleyan students being out on the sidewalks over Halloween weekend, no pedestrians were hurt. He is scheduled to appear in court on November 10. The cause of the crash is still being investigated.
People Involved
Police identified the driver as a 25-year-old man from New Britain. Police said he declined medical treatment and was arrested for DUI. No injuries were reported among the residents of the home or among pedestrians.