Teen Motorist Accused of Crashing Into Dover Home While Drunk

Dover, MN (KROC-AM News)- A teenager could face a criminal charge after crashing the vehicle he was driving into a home in Olmsted County. 

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That’s according to Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office Captain Tim Parkin. Deputies responded to the collision around 3:45 Sunday morning. 

Parkin said deputies found the vehicle had crashed into the side of a house on Center St. West in Dover. 

Law enforcement suspected the driver, who is described as a 17-year-old boy, of being under the influence of alcohol after speaking with him, Parkin said. 

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The driver was taken to a hospital by Eyota ambulance with apparent non-life-threatening injuries. An update on his condition is not available. 

Parkin said the driver could face an underage drinking and driving charge. No other injuries were reported.

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