Police suspect driver who crashed into duplex was impaired

photo by: Lawrence Police Department

A car crashed into a duplex near 16th and Haskell on Tuesday night, Dec. 20, 2022.

A car hit a Lawrence duplex Tuesday night, leaving three families without power, according to the Lawrence Police Department.

Police are investigating the crash, which occurred just before 9 p.m. near 16th and Haskell. No serious injuries were reported.

The crash displaced the families. Duplex management placed two of the families in a hotel for the night, and the third was staying with friends. Officers suspect the driver was impaired, according to LPD.