Florida man survives van crashing into home while he was sleeping

Published May 4, 2026 8:01 AM EDT

A Florida man survived a van crashing into his Orange County home while he was asleep in bed. 

Tyler Fahy described waking up to dust everywhere. 

"I really couldn't see, and I was coughing," he told FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie. "I realized I was buried in cinder block and a door partly."

What we know:

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash that occurred at a residence near the intersection of Alafaya Woods Court and Alafaya Trail, around 3:40 a.m., May 4. 

Fahy was asleep when a van crashed into the side of his him and into the bedroom. Two vehicles parked outside the home were also hit, FHP reported. 

Troopers said the crash occurred when a driver ran off the road – hitting the back of another vehicle. The impact caused the driver's vehicle to be redirected and hit the home. 

No injuries were reported. 

Who was the driver? 

What we don't know:

After the crash, FHP said the driver ran away. 

Troopers working to identify the driver. 

This crash remains under investigation.

What you can do:

Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact FHP or CRIMELINE. 

The Source: This story was written with information gathered by FOX 35 reporter Amanda McKenzie. 

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