17-Year-Old Driver And Four Others Critical After Crash In St. Lucie County

A teen swerved into oncoming traffic and crashed his Toyota Corolla in St. Lucie County, critically injuring his friend who was sitting in the passenger seat, police said.

The 17-year-old driver was on River Park and Fort Pierce Drive in St. Lucie County when the Nissan 350Z crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a Kia Spectra with six people inside, Florida Highway Patrol officials said.

The driver of that vehicle, a 31-year-old woman, was with a 26-year-old man and two teens and they all suffered minor injuries, Florida Highway Patrol officials said.

The passenger of the Nissan, a 35-year-old was rushed to a hospital in St. Lucie County, authorities said.

The driver, whose identity has not been released, was listed in stable condition at the same hospital.

Police believe speed was a factor, but it wasn’t immediately clear how fast he was going, sources said. Alcohol is not believed to have been a factor.

The accident is still under investigation. The driver of the Nissan has not been charged with a crime and has been issued no violations at this time, Florida Highway Patrol officials said.

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Accident attorney Jason Weisser of Schuler, Halvorson, Weisser, Zoeller and Overbeck responded to this unfortunate crash. “This is a serious accident resulting in injuries. We hope the investigators can quickly determine what caused the accident. Please be careful and obey the speed limits whenever you are driving a motorcycle, car, SUV or truck. We hope that all parties involved consult with an experienced trial lawyer. If you have been injured in an accident, call my office for a free consultation and find out what your rights are.”

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