FLORIDA — A 15-year-old Clearwater teen was hospitalized after crashing a Dodge Durango into a home Tuesday night in Pinellas County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the crash happened around 10 p.m. on South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.
Investigators said the teen was driving the SUV at a high rate of speed when he lost control of the vehicle. The Durango struck multiple traffic control devices and utility fixtures before crashing into a home and a parked vehicle.
Photos released from the scene showed extensive damage to the SUV and property.
Authorities said the teen driver was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
No injuries were reported inside the home, according to troopers.
The crash remains under investigation.
