A 13-year-old driver and 11-year-old passenger survived a high-speed crash early Tuesday near Flagstaff after stealing a Chevy Silverado from the Flagstaff Police Department around 1am. The vehicle traveled on Interstate 40, crossed into oncoming traffic, and exceeded 100mph before the teen lost control. The car struck a guardrail, rolled multiple times, and hit a tree with such force that the steering wheel separated and landed 50 feet away. Both children sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were hospitalized. The 13-year-old’s blood alcohol level measured 0.183, more than double Arizona’s adult legal limit. The teenager faces DUI charges. “We’re thankful the kids are OK, but this could’ve ended way worse,” the DPS stated. “Juvenile joyriding and underage drinking are extremely dangerous. Talk to your kids about the dangers of drinking and unlicensed driving.” (Story URL)
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