SAVANNAH — A car crash in the early morning hours Sunday left a 14-year-old seriously injured.
According to the Savannah Police Dept., the 14-year-old was unrestrained in the back seat of the vehicle. Police are searching for the driver of the SUV who they say they believe was also a juvenile and fled the scene.
Police responded to a single vehicle crash at about 5:15 a.m. in the 900 block of Collat Avenue, where they discovered the 14-year-old. He was transported to a hospital for treatment.
According to the police department, a preliminary investigation revealed that the stolen 2003 GMC Envoy was traveling at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control and struck a tree. The driver has not been positively identified at this time.
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Police are asking anyone who has any information on the crash to contact the Traffic Investigation Unit at (912) 525-2421 or CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020.
Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
