SMITHFIELD – A Smithfield home sustained approximately $10,000 in damage after being struck by a suspected impaired driver.
Smithfield Police said the accident happened around 7:30pm Sunday, Jan. 5 in the 300 block of E. Dundee Street.
Benjamin Bellleza Hernandez, 34, of Gaston Street, Smithfield was parked at a nearby residence when he attempted to leave. Police said Hernandez placed his 2003 Ford F-150 pickup in reverse and accelerated rapidly. The truck traveled through a ditch then collided with the side of a nearby home. He reportedly claimed the gas pedal became stuck and he could not stop the vehicle.
According to public records, Hernandez was charged with driving while impaired, reckless driving, and driving without a license. He registered 0.13 on the Breathalyzer, above the legal limit of 0.08.
Hernandez was released on a $5,000 bond. The truck was seized.
No injuries were reported.
“Hernandez was released on a $5,000 bond.” SMH!! Like 5K and a seized truck will keep this POS of the streets. Just ridiculous! “He reportedly claimed the gas pedal became stuck and he could not stop the vehicle.” Was that in English, curious?