CORNING — A pair of teenagers were arrested Saturday after a high-speed chase resulted in property damage and the endangering of lives.
Officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop at Third St and Marin St. when a driver failed to yield, according to a press release issued Sunday by CPD. The vehicle led officers on a high-speed chase throughout the city.
Speeds reached up to 100 mph, the release said. The vehicle continued southbound on Toomes Ave, colliding with a eucalyptus tree at the T-intersection of Toomes and Loleta avenues. Four occupants were detained. All four occupants had significant injuries. One juvenile was located with his head on the rear passenger floorboard, unconscious.
The unconscious juvenile was airlifted to Enole Hospital and treated. Another passenger who allegedly stole the vehicle was transported via ambulance to Saint Elizabeth Hospital for his injuries. The driver and a passenger were transported to Enloe for their injuries. The 14-year-old driver allegedly had a preliminary blood alcohol of .162 percent.
Through investigation, it was later determined the 15-year-old juvenile stole the vehicle. Charges included child endangerment, DUI with injuries, evading law enforcement and stealing a vehicle.
The vehicle, valued at $4,000, was wrecked.