Suspected drunk driver found eating watermelon in stranger’s home after crash, police say

Published
June 13, 2026
Location
Lone Tree, Colorado
Lincoln Avenue
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Incident type
Crash, Hit and run, DUI, Premises

Summary

Hit And Run Lone Tree Colorado in Lone Tree, Colorado: A suspected drunk driver fled a hit‐and‐run collision on Lincoln Avenue in Lone Tree, Colorado, and was later found eating watermelon inside a stranger’s home. Police arrested the trespasser after body‐worn camera footage showed him standing in the kitchen. A preliminary breath test indicated a blood‐alcohol concentration of 0.122, exceeding the legal limit. The suspect faces charges including felony trespassing, driving under the influence, careless driving, failure to report an accident, and leaving the scene of an accident.

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Suspected drunk driver found eating watermelon in stranger’s home after crash, police say

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