Teen riding in stolen vehicle killed in crash following pursuit by Santa Clara County deputies
Nov 28, 2024
(KRON) -- A teenage passenger in a vehicle that was allegedly stolen was killed in a crash Thursday morning in the midst of a pursuit involving Santa Clara County Sheriff's deputies. According to officials, deputies saw a white Hyundai Elantra in the area of S. De Anza Boulevard and Stevens Creek Boulevard in Cupertino at around 3:07 a.m.
Deputies determined the vehicle was an unreported stolen vehicle out of San Jose. One of the occupants, officials said, was wearing a face mask and hooded sweaters.
Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle. However, the driver failed to comply, leading deputies on a pursuit.
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The chase ended in Saratoga when the Hyundai's driver crashed into a tree in the area of Saratoga Los Gatos Road and Via Colina. The driver, according to officials, ran from the crash and was detained a short while later.
A male passenger in the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver and two female passengers were taken to local hospitals. One passenger is in stable condition, according to law enforcement.
Two others were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. All four were juveniles. An unloaded firearm magazine was also located nearby.
Upon release from the hospital, the driver will be booked into Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall and charged with:
Vehicular manslaughter
Felony evading
Possession of a stolen vehicle
Possession of stolen property
Possession of burglary tools
Misappropriation of lost/stolen property
Resisting/delaying/obstructing an officer
Investigators with the Sheriff's Traffic Accident Reconstruction Specialist (STARS) Team remained on the scene Thursday investigating. The following roads will be closed to traffic while the investigation is underway:
Southbound Saratoga Los Gatos Road at Via Colina
Northbound Saratoga Los Gatos Road at El Camino Grande in Saratoga
The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office was notified but the identity of the decedent will not be released until next of kin is notified, according to officials.