A South Carolina woman narrowly avoided being hit by an SUV that crashed into her house as captured on front porch video. Katie Abraham was on the phone and sitting on her front porch steps when the car sped down her street and collided with her house. Startled, Abraham screamed in shock before realizing how close the car had come to her. The occupants of the car quickly fled as police arrived on the scene. Abraham, concerned for her baby and family inside, rushed indoors before checking on the situation outside and witnessing the car’s passengers running away. The crash occurred after police responded to reports of a disturbance at a nearby party, where they observed the car nearly hitting bystanders as it fled. The car ultimately crashed into Abraham’s house, causing a gas leak that prompted evacuations and repairs. Authorities managed to detain three suspects from the car, but the investigation is ongoing. Abraham and her family temporarily sought shelter elsewhere due to the damage to their home.
A car crashed into a home in South Carolina, with the incident captured in a still shot. Forest Acres Police Chief Don Robinson expressed relief that no innocent residents were harmed, describing the event as potentially tragic. He highlighted the risk to lives posed by the reckless driving and resulting gas leak.
The homeowner, identified as Abraham, a stay-at-home mom, shared that her child was understandably shaken by the incident. The family is grappling with significant emotional distress, particularly impacting Abraham’s partner, who is managing two jobs alongside the aftermath of the crash. Abraham noted the challenges of handling the situation while caring for her child, expressing a lack of time to fully process the events.
Work to repair the damaged house is ongoing as the family explores potential legal avenues. The incident has undoubtedly taken a toll, both emotionally and logistically, on the family. Saman Shafiq, a trending news reporter for USA TODAY, covered the story. For further inquiries, reach out to her at sshafiq@gannett.com, and stay updated by following her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
This report originally featured on USA TODAY, showcasing the dramatic video capturing a South Carolina woman’s narrow escape as a car collided with her home.
