Imagine coming home to your apartment looking like a minivan crashed into it… because a minivan did. Central District resident Stephen Nocentelli arrived at the 23rd Ave building he calls home to find news crews and a scene of vehicular carnage after getting a call from police following last Wednesday night’s crash. The driver and the occupant of the ill-fated Dodge fled the scene.
An unwanted souvenir
Nocentelli documented the destruction on a page set up to help him raise funds to replace his damaged belongings and find a new place to live:
The truck caused over $35,000 worth of damage to the building, and caused me to lose over $5,000 worth of personal belongings. It will be several months before repairs are done, and the apartment is livable again. I do not think I will be moving back in.”
Nocentelli was lucky he had to work late that night. The vehicle “made it all the way into the living room and bathroom,” leaving a trail of destruction behind. According to the page, Nocentelli does not have renters insurance meaning he’ll likely need to pursue a lawsuit over the incident. Friends and loved ones are hoping to raise $8,000 to help out. You can give here.
SPD has not announced any arrests related to the case.
Who doesn’t have renter’s insurance? 5K would easily be covered, plus pay for a place to live while this one is being fixed, for about $100 per year.
insensitive jerk are you freaking serious with this comment? wait until some terrible shit happens to you buddy
I agree, but I think it is a sobering reminder of the need to be carrying renter’s insurance.
Won’t be a problem if it happens to him — he has renter’s insurance!