Man arrested after crashing car into house, person, another car

A 37-year-old man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly drove into a house, a retaining wall, a pedestrian and a parked car, Colorado Springs police said.

Police said Johnny Salazar was driving on North Carefree Circle in northeast Colorado Springs shortly before 4:45 p.m. when he lost control of his vehicle on an icy spot while attempting to make a left turn.

Salazar’s vehicle crashed into a house at 3710 Oro Blanco Drive, running into the living room wall. A woman was sitting on a sofa against the wall at the time of the crash, but police said she was not hurt.

Salazar tried to drive away from the scene, but hit a retaining wall and a motorist who had stopped to help, police said. Salazar also hit the motorist’s car before fleeing northbound. The motorist sustained minor injuries, police said.

Officers were able to catch up with Salazar a short time later.

Police said the suspect resisted arrest and got into a brief fight with officers before being placed into custody.

Salazar was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, driving under license revocation, driving without insurance, eluding, hit and run, and resisting arrest. He was taken to the El Paso County jail.