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DUI Driver Smashes into Fairfield Home: PD
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Posted on 02/01/2026 11:54:51 PM PST by nickcarraway

A car plowed into a house on the 5300 block of Fields Court in Fairfield Friday.

A caller reported to police around 6:24 p.m. that the car was speeding on Hancock Drive before it drove through a fence and into the back of the home.

“When personnel from Fairfield Fire and officers arrived, the vehicle was trapped under a lot of debris and there was clear structural damage to the two-story residence,” Fairfield PD said. “A child inside the residence was struck by debris and extricated from the home by members of Fairfield Fire Department, but sustained no injuries.”

The scene of a crash in Fairfield on Jan. 30, 2026. (FPD) Mountain lion spotted in North Bay backyards The driver, identified as 23-year-old Matthew Salagubang, was pulled from the wreck by first responders. Salagubang was taken to the hospital for treatment and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.


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1 posted on 02/01/2026 11:54:51 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

I am not sure about his exact area, but I know where Air Base Parkway crosses I-80, there is a hill where cars have flown off and landed in people’s houses. It mentions North Bay. My son was born at North Bay Medical Center.


2 posted on 02/02/2026 12:19:14 AM PST by Mark17 (Retired USAF air traffic controller. 🎤 Father of USAF ISR pilot. ✈️ Aviation is in our DNA)
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To: Mark17

Fairfield.


3 posted on 02/02/2026 12:43:42 AM PST by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway
Matthew Salagubang,
4 posted on 02/02/2026 12:48:03 AM PST by SuperLuminal (Where is rabble-rising Sam Adams now that we need him? Is his name Trump, now?)
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To: SuperLuminal

It means beetle in Tagalog.


5 posted on 02/02/2026 12:55:25 AM PST by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

I know Fairfield. I used to live there. My son was born at North Bay. I meant I didn’t know which area in Fairfield. I did know where Air Base Parkway crosses I-80.


6 posted on 02/02/2026 1:24:10 AM PST by Mark17 (Retired USAF air traffic controller. 🎤 Father of USAF ISR pilot. ✈️ Aviation is in our DNA)
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To: nickcarraway

Years ago, there was a similar incident in my area, don’t know if drinking was involved, but a moron ran a stop sign at a “T” intersection, and ran right into the front of a house.

That property now has several huge boulders in front of the house to prevent a similar occurrence.


7 posted on 02/02/2026 1:35:00 AM PST by Fresh Wind (I voted for Trump the Fighter, not a wussified wimp!)
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Are we sure the house didn’t change lanes without signalling? Why are we so quick to blame the driver?


8 posted on 02/02/2026 2:44:46 AM PST by Peter ODonnell (Vision quest for important matters --non-political posting only to 26th -- don't shoot the messenger)
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To: Peter ODonnell

He had to swerve several times before hitting it.


9 posted on 02/02/2026 3:39:31 AM PST by Sirius Lee ("Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.)
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To: nickcarraway

“Salagubang”?!?! Amish?


10 posted on 02/02/2026 4:48:17 AM PST by albie
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To: nickcarraway

Since there are towns named Fairfield in 15 different states, you should probably give the state in your title.


11 posted on 02/02/2026 5:00:35 AM PST by proxy_user
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To: nickcarraway

I went to the link, and it’s in California. Near San Fran, apparently.


12 posted on 02/02/2026 5:06:29 AM PST by MortMan (Charter member of AAAAA - American Association Against Alliteration Abuse)
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In Amarillo I lived in a new home at the end of a curve in my street.
Someone stole a tractor rig and drove it into the house next mine, coming off the curve. Hit the edge of the house next to my house.
Thief got away. Knocked the wall of that house’s garage out and the roof was sitting on the hood of the truck. The house was unoccupied at that point.


13 posted on 02/02/2026 5:11:09 AM PST by TStro (Come and take it!)
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To: proxy_user
Since there are towns named Fairfield in 15 different states, you should probably give the state in your title.

Thank you! I'm from Connecticut, and Fairfield is well-known as an upscale NYC suburb.
14 posted on 02/02/2026 5:42:52 AM PST by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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To: proxy_user

Everyone knows KRON is in the Bay Area.

Sheesh.

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Also, given this was in Fairfield, high winds might have been a factor. I’ve seen tractor trailer rigs on their sides on the freeway there. An errant gust might have knocked the car right into the house!


15 posted on 02/02/2026 6:41:34 AM PST by Disambiguator
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