13-Year-Old Driver Charged After Causing Deadly Crash

Police say a fiery crash that killed one person Saturday was caused by a 13-year-old out for a joyride in the family car, CBS Sacramento reports. The teen is now facing felony charges.

According to police in the Sacramento suburb of Woodland, the incident began when officers saw the vehicle driving erratically in a 25 mph zone and tried to pull it over. The teen allegedly refused to comply, prompting a police pursuit.

The teen eventually lost control and crashed into two other vehicles, causing them to catch fire, police say. The crash led to a large response by police and firefighters.

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