--- title: "Toyota Corolla Driver’s Flight Into Second-Story Window Was ‘Intentional,’ Police Say" description: "A Toyota Corolla crashed into the second story of a Pennsylvania home and police think it was an intentional act." date: "2023-08-08" modified: "2023-08-08" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/toyota-corolla-drivers-flight-into-second-story-window-was-intentional-police-say" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Toyota News" tags: - "compact" - "corolla" - "Toyota" --- # Toyota Corolla Driver’s Flight Into Second-Story Window Was ‘Intentional,’ Police Say ![]() *\Junction Fire Company\* Luckily no one was in the second-story bedroom of this Mifflin County, Pennsylvania home on Sunday, because they could've been seriously hurt when a [Toyota Corolla]() intentionally yeeted itself through the front window, police say. According to [first responders](), the driver was taken to the hospital with undisclosed injuries and their condition is unknown at this point. How exactly did the Corolla find itself 15 feet off the ground? Authorities haven't concluded *how* it managed to launch itself through the house just yet, though common sense would tell us that a combination of speeding and reckless driving was likely involved. According to [*ABC27* local news](), the fire department thinks the driver hit a small hill next to the driveway and sent it into the air [Grand Theft Auto]()-style. However, law enforcement claims foul play was involved. "It was determined through an investigation that the crash was an intentional act and charges are pending at this time," Pennsylvania State Police said according to *[ABC27]()*. However, it didn't release any other information, so it's unclear at this moment what the motive could be. With only 130 horsepower, it does seem like you'd have to try pretty hard to get a Corolla into the air like that, as these photos by the [Junction Fire Company]() show. Since the [Toyota ]()was traveling fast enough through the air, it went deep enough to get stuck on the second floor of the house. Several emergency vehicles—including fire trucks and tow trucks—were needed to get the car down, the driver out, and support the roof of the house with jacks. The Corolla was wrecked but the house was even more heavily damaged. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Remarkably, the driver survived but the homeowners were also incredibly lucky they weren't anywhere near that room during the crash. Sure, their house is wrecked but that could have easily been much worse. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()