GILBERT, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) – An elderly woman has died after a pickup truck driver crashed into a senior living home late Friday night.
According to Gilbert police, the crash happened just before 10 p.m. as calls came in about a collision at the American Orchards Senior Community, located near Lindsay and Guadalupe roads.
A large hole could be seen in the side of the building after the crash and authorities said an 88-year-old woman was found dead inside.
The suspected driver of the truck took off from the scene but police said he was located a short time later and taken into custody.
Officers believe impairment was a factor in the collision.
The driver and victim’s names were not immediately released.
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