Family says SUV crash into Naples Manor home accidental

NAPLES MANOR, Fla. —

A father crashed his SUV into a wall of the family's house in Naples Manor Wednesday night.

The family is calling this crash on Georgia Avenue an accident. According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office, there were no injuries.

Pieces of the home’s exterior wall could still be seen outside after the vehicle slammed into the structure.

Neighbors say the incident was startling.

Joahan Lovecadet, whose mother lives next door, said he first learned about the crash on social media and went to check on the home the next day.

“That was too close to home, so I had to go check on my people the next day,” Lovecadet said. “I saw it and I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s the neighbors.’”

The family living in the home told reporters the crash happened when the husband accidentally hit the gas while pulling into the driveway.

Homeowner Maria Tobia described the frightening moment.

“We went into the house, the window fell down, the wall collapsed,” Tobia said. “Thank God we are both okay. He is fine and I am too.”

Crews later removed the SUV from the wall and towed the vehicle away.

Despite the damage, Tobia said she is grateful no one was standing in the area when the crash happened.

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