GILBERT, Arizona — A pickup truck fleeing an attempted traffic stop crashed into a home in Gilbert early on Sunday, October 25, injuring a resident inside, the Gilbert Police Department said. A 45-year-old resident was taken to a hospital with minor injuries after the truck crashed into the home, according to police reporting carried by Focal News. Particle News, citing ABC15, reported that the pickup drove through a cinderblock wall and caused significant structural damage to the corner of the home.
Source: Focal News (Gilbert Police Department), Oct. 26, 2026
Gilbert police identified the driver as Gannon Dodge, 21. He was arrested and booked into jail on charges of aggravated assault, endangerment, reckless driving, driving under the influence and extreme DUI, police said. The charges are allegations; the reporting did not include a court response from Dodge.
Source: Focal News (Gilbert Police Department), Oct. 26, 2026
Officers first spotted the pickup driving recklessly in Gilbert's Downtown District near Elliot and Gilbert roads shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, police said. They also saw the truck perform a burnout near Guadalupe and Gilbert roads. When officers tried to stop the vehicle, the driver headed east at a high rate of speed, according to police.
Source: Focal News (Gilbert Police Department), Oct. 26, 2026
The pickup crashed into the home while attempting to turn at Burk Street, police said. Fire personnel took the injured resident to a nearby hospital. Police said two other people who were in the truck were detained at the scene; local reports have not confirmed whether they were formally arrested or charged.
Source: Particle News (citing ABC15), Oct. 25, 2026
Authorities believe both speed and suspected impairment contributed to the crash, police said. The Gilbert Police Department says the investigation is ongoing, and charging decisions and other details are still being finalized.
Source: Focal News (Gilbert Police Department), Oct. 26, 2026