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Highway Patrol: Two teens arrested after chase, crash in Raleigh

According to the State Highway Patrol, a trooper attempted a traffic stop on a car on I-40 westbound traveling 90 mph.
Posted 2024-04-22T00:44:21+00:00 - Updated 2024-04-22T10:43:11+00:00
Highway Patrol: Two vehicles involved in crash on Six Forks Road, two teens arrested

Authorities are investigating a chase that ended in a crash Sunday night in Raleigh.

According to the State Highway Patrol, around 5:30 p.m. a trooper attempted a traffic stop on a car on I-40 westbound traveling 90 mph. The car then crashed on Six Forks Road at Martindale Drive.

One witness said they heard a “big bang” outside at the time of the crash.

A preliminary investigation revealed the car was stolen out of Wake Forest and authorities arrested a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old in relation to the crash.

Troopers said there were only minor injuries in the crash.

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