A DRIVER had rammed into a house and his truck is still lodged in the side of it 40 days after the chaotic crash due to a car insurance battle.

The house in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida—located roughly 30 minutes southeast of Jacksonville—sits just off a busy state highway, resulting in a startling view for motorists passing by.

It’s been over a month since a driver struck the house with his Chevy truck, causing a headache for the homeowners.

The homeowners had to be rescued from their balcony because their staircase had been wrecked in the February 13 crash.

One of the homeowners told local NBC and ABC affiliate WTLV-WJXX that he’s been trying to get the car removed but hasn’t had any luck.

The homeowner is currently in a weeks-long battle with the driver’s insurance and his homeowners insurance.

In the meantime, the homeowners have had to use a ladder to move in and out of the house.

As for the cause of the crash, the homeowner said that the driver told him the steering on his car had locked up and he lost control.

The homeowner said he has not heard from the driver since.

While the homeowner awaits the car’s removal, he has hired a contractor to clean some of the mess left by the truck and build a new staircase.

But his home is still without electricity from the big crash.

Aside from the damage to the home, reporter Zach Wilcox pointed out the traffic issue with the truck remaining in the side of the house.

“The homeowner will likely need to pursue the driver’s car insurance further to finally address the situation, so drivers aren’t left gaping at the sight as they pass,” Wilcox said.

‘VERY UNUSUAL’

Doug Wiles, CEO of Herbie Wiles Insurance, was shocked that the truck has yet to be removed from the home.

“It is very unusual for a claim of this nature to take so long to be resolved,” he said.

He believes that extreme cases like this should get priority with insurance companies.

“It’s a serious accident that’s done some pretty significant damage to the home,” Wiles said.

The executive added: “Most insurance companies respond to those kinds of things quickly.

Wiles said he’s “surprised” at how much time has passed “without much happening.”

However, it appears the second-floor balcony is resting on top of the truck, which could delay its removal.

“If the car is partially holding up a house, it might take a bit longer,” Wiles said, adding that six weeks is still way too long to wait.

He continued, “Most businesses I engage with understand the urgency for immediate measures to ensure the homeowner’s safety and safeguard the driver’s interests.”

How to report an abandoned car

Reporting an abandoned vehicle is important for keeping city streets safe and clean

Not only is an abandoned car an eyesore, it’s also a hazard to the surrounding community as pests and rodents can take refuge in the interior, engine bay, or trunk.

Leaking fluids can be dangerous for the environment, as many vehicle fluids are toxic and can wreak havoc on ecosystems if they enter waterways.

They can also encourage crime with several cities like Oakland, California reporting that drug dealers may use them to hide and side drugs or weapons.

Abandoned vehicles can also lower property values.

Therefore, they’re worth Specific contact information for your city’s abandoned car hotline may vary, but the necessary information on the vehicle is the same.

When reporting an abandoned vehicle, police will need:

• The exact address of the vehicle
• Information on the steering column (broken, missing, intact, etc)
• Condition of the vehicle (severely damaged, windows broken, leaking fluids, missing body panels or doors, etc)
• Make and model
• Color
• Body style (pickup truck, SUV, sedan, etc)
• License plate number and state, if applicable
• VIN

Many cities will allow residents to report abandoned vehicles online through an online form, or it can be called in.

Source: ABC affiliate WPVI-TV