Pickup Truck Crashes Into Home After Hit-and-Run in Gilbert, Driver Suspected of Impairment

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Pickup Truck Crashes Into Home After Hit-and-Run in Gilbert, Driver Suspected of Impairment

By: Ciara Perez | Investigative Journalist & Ryan De La Torre Reporter | iSkyNews.com
Published: August 8, 2025

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GILBERT, AZ — A quiet afternoon in a Gilbert neighborhood was shattered today when a pickup truck slammed into another vehicle before crashing into a home, causing major structural damage and leaving the residence unlivable.

According to Gilbert Police, the incident began just before 12:30 p.m. when the department’s dispatch center received a report of a hit-and-run collision near Higley and Guadalupe Roads. The caller stated that a female driver in a pickup truck allegedly struck her vehicle, fled the scene, and subsequently crashed into a residence located just north of Guadalupe and Recker Roads.

The crash into the home occurred around 1 p.m. near North Recker Road and East Libra Avenue. Officials say the impact was severe enough to compromise the home’s structure, forcing utility crews to cut power and remove the property’s electrical box.

Mesa Fire & Medical, Gilbert Fire & Rescue, Gilbert Police, and utility crews from SRP all responded to the scene. Gas company crews were also dispatched as a precaution, and a board-up company was called in to secure the damaged home. Specialized units from the Mesa Fire Tactical Rescue Team and Rapid Response Team assisted in stabilizing the scene.

The driver of the pickup truck was transported for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported. Preliminary information from Gilbert Police indicates that impairment may have been a contributing factor.

On behalf of everyone at iSkyNews.com and our reporters on the ground, we would like to thank Gilbert Police, Gilbert Fire & Rescue, and Mesa Fire & Medical for their professionalism, customer service, and quick response. Thank you for helping our news reporters at the scene.

This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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