Driver loses control, slams into two houses and a car in northwest Fresno

A driver lost control of his car and slammed into two houses Friday morning in northwest Fresno in what police believe was possibly a medical emergency.

The unidentified driver was treated by paramedics and released to his family. The incident took place about 10:38 a.m. at North Cornelia Avenue and West Austin Way, near Highway 99 and Ashlan Avenue, where police arrived to find the driver inside the smoking Nissan.

Lt. Joe Gomez said the driver veered off Austin, careened into a Toyota in a driveway at 4776 W. Austin, pushing the Toyota into the home next door at 4770 W. Austin, causing significant structural damage to the garage area of that home. No one in either home was injured.

Firefighters checked the houses for structural damage to ensure they were safe for the residents.

This story was originally published February 22, 2019 at 12:31 PM.