Driver crashes into vacant apartment in North Texas

Fortunately, the unit that was struck was vacant at the time of the crash, and no injuries were reported, police said.

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — A man is in custody after crashing his vehicle into an apartment unit in North Richland Hills Sunday afternoon.

The crash happened around 12:19 p.m. in the 7700 block of College Circle. According to the North Richland Hills Police Department (NRHPD), a small SUV traveling westbound struck multiple parked vehicles shortly after turning from Davis Boulevard. The driver then continued down the road before ultimately slamming into the apartment building along College Circle.

Fortunately, the unit that was struck was vacant at the time of the crash, and no injuries were reported, NRH police said. 

The department said the building did not sustain any major structural damage.

The driver, who was the sole occupant of the SUV, was arrested on suspicion of Driving While Intoxicated, police said. He was later taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The investigation is ongoing.

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