Drunk driver crashes into, destroys Clayton County family’s home, police say

A man was arrested after police said he drove into a mobile home Wednesday while he was under the influence.

Clayton County police said at 2:11 p.m., officers received reports of a car that drove into a home on Ivy Lane in Riverdale. The driver ran a stop sign and hit the front porch of a mobile home, completely dislodging it from the house.

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Clayton County fire officials determined that the home is inhabitable. Fire crews and the American Red Cross for assistance for the family who are now displaced.

Police originally believed that a 32-year-old man was responsible for the crash. On Thursday, the department issued a correction identifying 47-year-old Jesus Alfaro Arrendondo as the driver.

Clayton County fire officials determined that the home is inhabitable. Fire crews and the American Red Cross for assistance for the family who are now displaced.

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Arrendondo faces the following charges: Failure to Maintain Lane, Stop Sign Violation, DUI Less Safe, and Open Container.

Authorities said additional charges are possible.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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