A COUPLE say they do not feel safe in their home after a third vehicle this year came crashing into their garden.

Jane and Mike live at Moorlake on a country road between the village of Yeoford and town of Crediton.

When a vehicle destroyed the caravan.
When a vehicle destroyed the caravan. (supplied)
The van in the garden.
The van in the garden. (supplied)

The most recent incident occurred at the end of October. It saw a van crash down from the road and into the garden.

Jane explained: “We are feeling desperate after a third vehicle has crashed into our garden this year.

“The first time guinea pigs were killed and the second time my caravan was crushed.

The car which crashed into the greenhouse.
The car which crashed into the greenhouse. (supplied)

“This time, my chicken house, fence and mental health have been destroyed.”

She added: “We have had weekends of trying to replace, rebuild and look after my terrified rescue animals.

“We have had no compensation or insurance. We have had no solutions from the council or highways.

“We are distraught and have no money left for this repair and replace again.”

A crane was used to get the van out of Jane and Mike's garden.
A crane was used to get the van out of Jane and Mike's garden. (supplied)

The couple have met with the council and Devon Highways to try to find a solution.

Jane added: “Some months ago Devon Highways suggested all they can do is put reflectors round the corner.”

Jane and Mike said they believe more could be done.

They highlighted how the drop from the road to the garden is 12 feet and fear that what could happen if it happens again.

Jane said that the two previous incidents saw both male drivers charged with driving under the influence and fleeing the scene.

Devastation in Jane and Mike’s garden.
Devastation in Jane and Mike’s garden. (supplied)

Jane added: “I have contacted our MP who has asked to meet with a member of the council to discuss our case.

“The police officer who attended the scene on the most recent occasion was clearly alarmed at the speed at which vehicles were coming down the road and said that she would be submitting a safety report.”

The couple have started a Go Fund Me page to try to recoup some of the costs involved.