Though no one was inside at the time, a possible gas leak was a concern at the scene, and the house was afterward judged unfit for living in.
Swansea, MA - October 25, 2026
A 45-year-old driver, identified as Douglas McLane, was arrested on an OUI charge after his pickup truck left the roadway and struck a home in Swansea, Massachusetts, on Saturday, according to NBC Boston. The crash was reported around 4:30 p.m. Swansea police and fire departments responded to the scene.
Key Facts
- Date: Saturday, with the crash first reported on Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Location: Grand Army of the Republic Highway (Route 6), Swansea, Massachusetts
- Type of crash: Vehicle left the roadway and struck a home's porch and foundation
- Vehicles involved: Gray Toyota Tacoma pickup truck
- Responding agencies: Swansea police and Swansea Fire Department
- Reported by: NBC Boston
Crash Overview
Swansea police and fire crews were called after a 911 report of the crash around 4:30 p.m. Saturday. According to NBC Boston, officers found the gray Toyota Tacoma had left the roadway and hit the porch and foundation of a home on Grand Army of the Republic Highway.
No one was inside the home at the time. A dog was inside, and the homeowners returned to the scene and removed it, police said. Officials were concerned about a possible gas leak, so officers quickly pulled the driver out of the truck.
The driver was taken to Charlton Memorial Hospital for evaluation. Liberty Utilities responded to the gas concern, and the truck was towed from the scene. Crews propped up the damaged porch using cribbing and vertical supports placed under its overhead covering. Afterward, the house was judged unfit for living in.
People Involved
The driver, Douglas McLane, 45, was taken to Charlton Memorial Hospital for evaluation, according to NBC Boston. The reports did not describe any injuries.