UPDATE | March 7 — The public information officer at the Commerce City Police Department said the 14-year-old driver in this case is still in the hospital, but expected to survive. No charges have been filed as of Thursday afternoon.
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COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — A 14-year-old driver was likely speeding when he crashed into oncoming traffic in Commerce City Tuesday, police said. Six people were taken to the hospital, including four juveniles who were ejected.
The Commerce City Police Department said the 14-year-old boy was driving a red sedan westbound on E. 88th Avenue with three other male juveniles in the car, including a 12-year-old in the front passenger seat. About half a mile west of Interstate 76, the driver struck a guardrail and veered into oncoming traffic, where the sedan hit a minivan and crashed into a creek.
Police said all four male juveniles in the red sedan were ejected. The driver, who police believe was speeding at the time of the crash, is in critical condition.
There were two women in the minivan. Both suffered minor injuries. Their family has started a GoFundMe, which has been verified.
All six people involved were transported to local hospitals, police said.
Police said the red sedan was not stolen and is registered to the parents of the 14-year-old. Based on initial reports, police said the parents did not know the child was driving.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
