Teen Driver Causes Crash While Fleeing from Deputies in North Carolina
A 16-year-old unlicensed driver caused a crash while evading law enforcement in North Carolina on Saturday afternoon, the local sheriff's office reported.
The incident occurred around 2:41 p.m. on Interstate 40 near mile marker 291. The driver, who was reportedly attempting to elude deputies, collided with two other vehicles, resulting in injuries to three individuals.
Emergency medical services responded to the scene, providing aid to the injured parties. According to authorities, the driver's mother has been accused of providing him with the keys to the vehicle, which compounded the situation.
As a result of the crash, two left lanes of the interstate were closed for approximately one hour while debris was cleared and tow services removed the involved vehicles.
Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident, which includes the circumstances surrounding the driver's access to the vehicle. Further details are pending as the investigation continues.