Druken 13-year-old accused of crashing, flipping 'stolen' car during high-speed wrong-way joyride: cops
Share and Follow

A 13-year-old from Arizona reportedly drove under the influence and flipped an illegally taken pickup truck during a high-speed, wrong-direction joyride that resulted in the steering wheel being completely detached in the crash.

This teen, with an 11-year-old accompanying them, sped down Interstate-40 in Flagstaff at speeds over 100 mph, moving against traffic. They switched to the correct side before hitting a guardrail, causing the truck to roll repeatedly and crash into a tree around 1 a.m. on Tuesday, as reported by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Police said the underage driver had a blood alcohol content of .183 — more than double the legal limit.

Images of the accident scene depict a heavily damaged white Chevy Silverado along with its separated steering wheel, which broke off during the truck’s flipping and landed roughly 50 feet away.

Both children were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

“We’re thankful the kids are okay, but this could’ve ended way worse,” cops stressed in a Facebook post, noting that the vehicle had been reported stolen and had fled from authorities earlier in the day.

“Juvenile joyriding and underage drinking are extremely dangerous. Talk to your kids about the dangers of drinking and unlicensed driving.”

It’s unclear if charges have been filed against the troubled youngster.

Another careless teen was busted in Georgia Monday for allegedly flying down a Dunwoody highway at 111 mph — claiming to police he “saw open roadway and wanted to see how fast his car could go.”

The 15-year-old, with only a learner’s permit, was whizzing down Interstate-285 in his mother’s BMW when he was eventually stopped, according to the Dunwoody Police Department.

The child’s mother told police she had given her son permission to drive the luxury car — and was then cited for permitting an unauthorized minor to drive.

Authorities said the lead-footed teen’s case will be handled by DeKalb Juvenile Court.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Attorney seeks more time for evidence review in Charlie Kirk murder case

Lawyer Requests Extended Time to Review Evidence in Charlie Kirk Murder Trial

An attorney for Tyler Robinson has asked a judge for more time…
Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban

Nicole Kidman Initiates Divorce Proceedings from Keith Urban

Nicole Kidman has filed for divorce from husband Keith Urban after 19…
Government shutdown odds rocket

Chances of Government Shutdown Significantly Increase

Odds of a government shutdown soared on Tuesday, spiking to an 87…
Turning Point, moving forward without Charlie Kirk, makes first return to Utah since his killing

Turning Point Returns to Utah for the First Time Since Charlie Kirk’s Death

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Turning Point USA’s college tour will return to…
6.9 earthquake kills 20 people in a central Philippine region hit by deadly storm just days ago

Central Philippines Hit by 6.9 Earthquake, Killing 20 After Recent Deadly Storm

MANILA, Philippines — An offshore earthquake of magnitude 6.9 collapsed walls of…
Man executed in Florida for 1990 killings as state leads nation in executions this year

Man executed in Florida for 1990 killings as state leads nation in executions this year

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A man sentenced to…
Southport shooting: Woman identified by family as 1 victim of mass shooting at waterfront bar American Fish Company

Southport Tragedy: Family Identifies Woman as One of the Victims in the American Fish Company Waterfront Bar Shooting

SOUTHPORT, N.C. — A Southport, North Carolina, family confirmed the identity of…
Newly-engaged Taylor Swift joked about Selena Gomez 'beating her to the altar' in wedding speech: report

Taylor Swift Jokes About Selena Gomez ‘Beating Her to the Altar’ in Wedding Speech, Report Says

Taylor Swift gave an emotional — and funny — speech at her…