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Teen Girl Hospitalized After Stolen Car Crash
Virginia teen hospitalized for weeks without family knowing after crash that killed three friends.
In brief
Virginia teen hospitalized for weeks without family knowing after crash that killed three friends. A Virginia teenager was hospitalized for two weeks before her family discovered her involvement in a car crash that killed three friends. Originally reported by Law & Crime.
Teen girl involved in fatal crash
A Virginia teenager was hospitalized for two weeks before her family discovered her involvement in a car crash that killed three friends.
Crash details
The crash occurred after midnight on sept. 28 when police spotted a stolen car on interstate 395 in virginia.
Three friends killed
Three teenagers died in the crash: two 16-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy.
Girl's family unaware
The girl's family spent two weeks not knowing where she was after the crash.
Girl's sister spoke
The girl's sister told telemundo she had permission from their mother to leave home to hang out with friends.
Girl unaware car was stolen
The sister said the girl had no idea the car was stolen when she got into it.
Sister's account
The sister recalled the girl telling family to take her home but driver said they would return later.
Girl's distress
The girl said she grabbed the seat and told driver to stop because she felt something was wrong.
High-speed chase
State troopers recognized the stolen car and tried to pull it over but driver led police on a high-speed chase.
Driver lost control
The driver lost control of the car and hit a jersey wall after the chase.
No seat belts
None of the four teenagers were wearing seat belts during the crash.
Driver's license
The 16-year-old driver did not have a license.
Girl's injuries
The girl continues to recover from life-threatening injuries.
Family unaware for weeks
The girl's family spent two weeks not knowing where she was after the crash.
Police report
Virginia State Police said the girl was reunited with her family after the crash.
Crash aftermath
The 17-year-old boy died at the scene; two 16-year-old boys died at the hospital.
What matters most
A Virginia teenager was hospitalized for two weeks before her family discovered her involvement in a car crash that killed three friends.
