A stolen vehicle crashed into a residence on Renwood Road in Simpsonville, South Carolina, after deputies attempted to stop it, according to the Greenville County Sheriff's Office. The incident, which occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 15, left the home damaged but resulted in no reported injuries. Authorities arrested two teenagers, ages 15 and 16, who were charged with possession of a stolen vehicle.
The sheriff's office stated that deputies did not pursue the car after the driver fled the initial stop, but the vehicle eventually slammed into the house. Video released by the agency shows the moment of impact, with deputies rushing toward the wreck. In the footage, one deputy is seen chasing a fleeing suspect while another checks the interior of the damaged home for potential injuries.
The search for the driver involved a coordinated response that included K9 units and aerial surveillance. According to the sheriff's office, multiple dogs were deployed to track the driver's path, beginning with a scent collected from the vehicle. Drone operators also provided an aerial view of the neighborhood to assist in locating the suspect. The passenger was taken into custody quickly, while the driver was captured following this multi-agency search.
Neighbors described a sudden disruption to an otherwise quiet afternoon. Rachel Bush, a next-door neighbor, told WYFF she was putting her baby down for a nap when she heard the crash. She noted that she had been outside with her child and dog just minutes before the collision. "We were grateful we were back inside before everything happened," Bush said.
A resident of the affected home told WYFF that he and his fiancé were away on an errand when the car crashed through the front door. Upon their return, they found that the vehicle had missed another car parked in the garage by inches. The resident emphasized that no one was inside at the time of impact. He told WYFF, "Think about what you are doing; you never know if it's going to impact lives." Another neighbor, Robert Belcher, said he offered support to the residents after witnessing the damage.
The Greenville County Sheriff's Office used its social media platform to comment on the incident, stating that individuals who run from law enforcement in the county "quickly learn that our deputies have more than one way to find them." The agency added that deputies possess an "impressive toolbox" and know how to use it.