3 Teens Killed In Modesto Crash; Car Was Stolen, Police Say
MODESTO (CBS13) – Police are investigating a deadly accident that killed three young Modesto teens late Thursday night.
The accident happened around 11:40 p.m., near Miller Avenue and El Vista Avenue. A car crashed into a large tree and caught fire. First responders were able to pull all three occupants out of the car, but the driver - a 16-year-old girl - died at the scene. The two other occupants - two 16-year-old boys - died at the hospital.
Police say that an officer out on patrol tried to pull the car over. But, the driver hit the gas and sped into a residential zone, police say.
The officer stopped the pursuit after losing sight of the car. Officers checking the area later found the car had crashed into a tree.
Police will be conducting a comprehensive investigation of the crash.
