Updated: Vehicle crashes into south Fargo church; driver charged – InForum

FARGO – First responders were called to the scene of a crash in south Fargo on Friday, October 25 around 9 p.m.

An SUV pulled into Hope Lutheran Church at 3636 25th St. S.

It appeared the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control, left the roadway and crashed into the church. Fargo Police Sgt. Chris Mathson said this in a press release late Friday evening.

The driver, Aaron Hipolito-Marquez, 32, of Bismarck, was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was taken to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries, Mathson said.

Hipolito-Marquez was charged with driving under the influence and reckless driving, Mathson said.

A WDAY News crew on scene saw extensive damage to both the SUV and the church.

Firefighters were clearing construction debris just after 10 p.m., directing debris through the window and over the vehicle.

Firefighters also worked to give the building stability, Mathson said.

Melissa Van Der Stad / The Forum

Additional firefighters and police were called to the crash, along with a North Dakota Regional Technical Rescue Response truck.

This is a development story. We’ll update it when we know more.

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