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14-year-old driver critically injured, five others hospitalized after Commerce City crash

A 14-year-old boy, reportedly speeding, caused a serious accident in Commerce City, injuring himself critically and five others.

  • A 14-year-old driver and three teenage passengers were involved in a serious crash in Commerce City, with the driver in critical condition.
  • The accident occurred when the speeding vehicle struck a guardrail and then a minivan, resulting in six hospitalizations.
  • Four juveniles were ejected from the vehicle, which ended up in a creek, highlighting the severity of the crash.
  • The front passenger, a 12-year-old, is believed to be the driver's brother; the relationship of the two other teenage passengers is unknown.
  • Police emphasize the preventability of the crash, urging adherence to traffic laws and the importance of seatbelt use.
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