Impaired Driver Crashes into House in Whitby

A male is facing impaired driving charges after crashing into a home in Whitby.                                             

On Saturday May 24, 2025 at approximately 11:50 p.m., members from Central West Division attended the area of Carnwith Drive East and Watford Street after a motor vehicle left the roadway and struck a house.

A white Chevrolet pick-up was travelling northbound on Watford Street at a high rate of speed when he failed to stop for the stop sign and crashed into a home. The collision caused significant structural damage to the residence.

The driver of the pick-up truck fled the scene on foot. Officers searched the area with the assistance of Air1 and located the male not far from the scene of the incident. The male was arrested and taken to Central East Division to provide breath samples.

Lucas DESBOIS age 25, of Whitby is charged with: Impaired Operation of a Conveyance, Impaired Operation Exceed Blood Alcohol Concentration, Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance and Fail to Remain at the Scene of an Accident.

He was released on an Undertaking.

Due to the significant damage to the residence, members of the DRPS - Collision Investigation Unit attended the scene and investigated the incident. The area of the roadway was closed for a period of time while evidence was collected. This collision is still under investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Constable Travale at 905-579-1520 ext. 2998.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.