Car Crashes Into Oakland Park Apartment

No injuries reported after vehicle slams into residential building

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

A driver crashed their car into an apartment building in Oakland Park, Florida on Sunday afternoon, causing significant damage to the front of the residence but resulting in no reported injuries.

Why it matters

While no one was hurt in this particular incident, crashes into homes and other buildings can pose serious risks to public safety and raise concerns about traffic safety, driver negligence, and the structural integrity of residential structures.

The details

The crash occurred along the 800 block of Northwest 42nd Street in Oakland Park. Footage captured by 7News shows a wide, gaping hole where the apartment's front door used to be.

  • The incident happened on Sunday afternoon.

The players

Oakland Park

A city in Broward County, Florida.

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The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safe driving practices and the need to ensure the structural integrity of residential buildings to protect public safety.