Dayton, OH (September 21, 2024) – A serious accident occurred early Friday morning, September 20, when multiple individuals were injured after a stolen car crashed in Dayton. According to the Dayton Police Department, officers were dispatched to the scene just before 2 a.m. at the intersection of East Fourth Street and South Philadelphia Street.
Upon arrival, emergency crews found that a Kia Forte had been traveling at a high speed of 85 miles per hour through the intersection when it collided with a GMC Sierra pickup truck. The impact caused the Kia to veer off and strike two parked vehicles.
During the investigation, officers discovered that the Kia Forte had been reported stolen from another jurisdiction. The driver, a 16-year-old male, and his passenger, a 15-year-old male, both sustained injuries in the crash. The 16-year-old was transported to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The 15-year-old fled the scene but later arrived at an area hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries as well.
Both teenagers were arrested for receiving stolen property following the incident.
Our thoughts are with all those affected by this accident, and we hope for a swift recovery for the injured individuals.
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