Overview

• Emergency crews found a badly damaged Renault Clio in a cornfield at dawn after it reportedly struck a telephone pole, alerted by a nurse passing the scene.
• A passenger, 18, was discovered dead inside the vehicle, while the driver had fled the site during the night.
• The 18‑year‑old suspected driver was identified via the license plate, arrested at his home, and placed in custody; a second passenger was also located at home.
• During questioning the suspect admitted having consumed alcohol, and a local report said he was still intoxicated several hours after the crash.
• The prosecutor said the suspect had no prior record and is to be presented to an examining judge today for potential indictment.