The Delaware County Sheriff's Office is reporting today that a man driving home from Oneonta last night reportedly crashed into a house in Franklin, causing "substantial damage" to the residence.
The driver, 50-year-old Christopher R. Temple of Franklin, reportedly drove off the road after losing consciousness behind the wheel. Neither he nor any occupants of the house were injured.
Read the full press release below:
On May 23, 2011 Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a motor vehicle accident on State Highway 357 in the Town of Franklin. The accident involved 50 years old, Christopher R. Temple of Franklin. Temple was on his was home from Oneonta when he lost consciousness behind the wheel and as a result he drove off of the roadway and struck an occupied residence.
There were no injuries sustained to the driver or to the resident occupants. There was substantial damage sustained to both the interior and exterior of the residence as well as to other areas and items at such location.
Temple was issued a summons for Failure to Keep Right and is scheduled to appear before the Town of Franklin Court on June 9, 2011 at 6:00 pm.
