Hays man arrested after pickup rams police officer’s home

Truck hits house — The pickup hit the house in the 100 block of West 20th on Friday. *(courtesy photo by Hays Fire Department)*

By KARI BLURTON
Hays Post

An officer of Hays Police Department became an unwilling witness to a crime scene Friday when a Hays man, allegedly driving under the influence, drove his truck into officer Dustin Gall’s house a little after 3:30 p.m. Friday.

The driver, David C. Holden, 20, Hays, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and unlawful abuse of toxic vapors. A passenger in the truck, Taylor C. Scott, 19, also was arrested on suspicion of with unlawful abuse of toxic vapors.

According to HPD Lt. Brandon Wright, Holden was driving a 2002 Dodge pickup eastbound on the 100 block of West 20th when it struck a parked vehicle on the south side of street, veered back to the north, struck a street sign then struck the house.

Hays FF remove debris and help stabilze home (courtesy photo by Hays Fire Department) — Hays firefighters remove debris and help stabilize home. (courtesy photo by Hays Fire Department)

Wright said unlawful abuse of toxic vapors is also known as “huffing.”

“Huffing is extremely dangerous,” Wright said. “People who engage in huffing can use common household products containing chemicals that, when inhaled, can cause dizziness and cause the person to pass out.”

Wright said Gall was at home when the incident occurred.

No injuries were reported but there is “substantial damage to the structure,” he said.