Greeley High School Crash Update: Latest Details on Alleged Drunk Driver Incident

More details are coming out regarding that startling incident involving a Greeley high school and an alleged drunk driver.

Greeley High School Car Crash: Vehicle Crashes Through Front Doors

On Thursday, January 22nd, officers from the Greeley Pollice Department report that a vehicle drive through the front doors of University High School on 18th street, traveled down the hallway, and then crashed at the end of the corridor.

No Injuries Reported in Greeley School Accident

Luckily, all of the school activities had already ended for the day the building was empty, and no one was hurt.

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University High School Classes Resume After Vehicle Damage

After the damage was assessed, officials deemed the school structurally sound, so classes were able to go on as planned on Friday.

Suspect Eduardo Perez Arrested After Alleged Drunk Driving Incident at Greeley School

Greeley Police officials confirmed that the driver was a 28-year-old man named Eduardo Perez. He suffered minor injuries and was taken into custody, officials say.

Charges Filed Against Eduardo Perez Following School Crash

Perez is now facing multiple misdemeanor charges including:

• Misdemeanor reckless driving
• Misdemeanor driving a vehicle with a revoked license
• Felony driving a vehicle while under the influence (4^th offense)
• Two felony counts of criminal mischief
• Misdemeanor interference with staff, faculty or students
• Multiple misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment.

The GPD confirm that this was an isolated incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the school or the community.

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If you have information about this case, you are encouraged to contact Sgt. Chris Bidwell at Chris.Bidwell@greeleypd.com.

There's no word on how much this damage will cost the school, but we will keep you updated as more information comes out.