I’ve paid over $80k to fix my home after cars slammed into it 3 different times – now I’m turning to the city for help

DODGY drivers are constantly smashing into a man’s home – costing him more than $80,000 to rebuild.

The anxious Californian has urged city officials to install speed humps and help pay for his repair bills .

CBS News

Tim Scanlon

Tim Scanlon

CBS News

“It’s just mind-blowing. I’m heartbroken. And I have panic attacks and anxiety all day long,” said homeowner Tim Scanlon.

He’s been forced to sleep in his garage, for fear he’ll be injured or killed when someone crashes into his bedroom.

Scanlon’s property is at the top of a T intersection in Lodi, a wine region about 35 miles south of Sacramento.

It has been crashed into three times over the past couple of years, he told CBS News on Wednesday.

I’m heartbroken. And I have panic attacks and anxiety all day long.

Tim Scanlon Car crash victim, Lodi

He alleged the multiple smashes were due to drivers speeding on a 30mph road outside his property.

“I don’t feel safe in my own home,” he said, adding that it’s cost him more than $80,000 to repair destroyed walls and even a brick barrier.

Scanlon shared terrifying surveillance footage of a white Toyota truck, which appeared to speed through a stop sign, and crash into his front door .

“I just heard a loud bang, just boom,” he recalled of the January 2023 smash.

WALLS DESTROYED

Fortunately Scanlon avoided injury or even death – but only because he wasn’t in the front room at that moment.

However, photos of the damage show smashed windows with huge holes in them, a broken wall, and destroyed furniture lying scattered on the floor.

It was just the second of three recent collisions.

The latest crash occurred on Wednesday, at around 10pm – leaving bits of the smashed vehicle on the pavement.

“We have just finished having the construction and the lawn [completed following the previous crash] and everything put in just over a month ago.” said Scanlon.

I just think people are going too fast.

Dena Palmer Lodi resident

He said that while only his brick wall was smashed on that occasion, the repeated destruction was taking an emotional – and financial – toll.

Scanlon has called upon the city to help to prevent a fatality from happening.

“Please, [put in] additional warning signs saying ‘stop ahead’. Permanent fix: I would like to see speed humps,” he said.

He’s got support from neighbors, who expressed similar concerns to the broadcaster.

“I just think people are going too fast,” said resident Dena Palmer.

“It’s a very hard to make a left turn off [the junction].”

A spokesperson for the city said officials are aware of the problem and are currently working on solutions.

The U.S. Sun has contacted the authority for further comment.