14-year-olds flee from Philadelphia police in stolen car, causing critical crash: officials
PHILADELPHIA - An early morning crash involving a patrol car, stolen vehicle and third vehicle left three people critically injured, including two 14-year-old suspects.
The incident began when officers attempted to stop a Kia Optima on the 5000 block of North Broad Street around 3 a.m. Tuesday.
Police say the stolen vehicle ran a red light, and sped off, eventually crashing into a Buick and the police vehicle on the 5700 block of York Road.
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The driver of the Buick, a 34-year-old man, was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.
A 14-year-old driver and 14-year-old passenger were also found suffering critical injuries inside the stolen vehicle.
Police say they are being held as prisoners at a local hospital.
All three are expected to survive.
The patrol car sustained minor damage to the driver's side, but no police injuries were reported.