A delivery driver faces charges for driving under the influence after crashing his vehicle into a home in Highlands Ranch, a community located south of Denver in the state of Colorado.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office and South Metro Fire Department responded Sunday to the crash on Wedgewood Drive, where they found a red Mazda car practically stuck inside the home.

The images released by the authorities showed the vehicle stopped between two sofas in the living room, while the door The driver was a few meters from a piano. The impact opened a huge hole in one of the sides of the house.

According to the authorities, the driver was delivering packages when allegedly fell asleep at the wheel. Later, he was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and reckless driving.

The house was empty at the time of the impact

The authorities noted that, despite the magnitude of the crash, nobody was inside the home when the accident occurred. Nor were reported.serious injuries.

The police did not reveal the identity of the driver.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office indicated on social media that the incident could have ended in tragedy. In an tone, the authorities commented that wasn't precisely the type of “quick delivery” that someone would want to receive.

“We are grateful that this incident did not end in a tragedy,” said the sheriff’s office, which also exhorted drivers to stay alert and reduce speed to avoid similar accidents.