Fire department said possible medical emergency caused car to hit home in St. Johns County

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — On early Monday evening, St. Johns County Fire Rescue responded to the area of 100 Shamrock Rd. for a reported car crash into a building.

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When first responders arrived they found an SUV that crashed into a home which suffered moderate damage.

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As for what caused the crash, officials suspect a possible medical emergency.

“Upon investigating the accident the crews found the driver having a medical emergency, which possibly led to the crash,” SJFR said.

The driver was treated and transported to a local hospital.

“The structure was evaluated by on scene personnel and deemed to be safe from collapse,” officials said.

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As no other issues were found during the investigation the home was left in the care of the property owner.

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