Highway Patrol: Two teens arrested after chase, crash in Raleigh

According to the State Highway Patrol, a trooper attempted a traffic stop on a car on I-40 westbound traveling 90 mph.

Posted 4/22/2024, 12:44:21 AM Updated 4/22/2024, 10:43:11 AM

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Two teens were arrested on Sunday after troopers said they stole a car in Wake Forest and led officers on a chase on I-40. (© WRAL)

By WRAL staff

Authorities are investigating a chase that ended in a crash Sunday night in Raleigh.

According to the State Highway Patrol, around 5:30 p.m. a trooper attempted a traffic stop on a car on I-40 westbound traveling 90 mph. The car then crashed on Six Forks Road at Martindale Drive.

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One witness said they heard a “big bang” outside at the time of the crash.

A preliminary investigation revealed the car was stolen out of Wake Forest and authorities arrested a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old in relation to the crash.

Troopers said there were only minor injuries in the crash.

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