17-year-old crashes into five cars, leaving trail of damage at dealership, troopers say
A crash at a Honda dealership led to a teenager’s arrest, Florida troopers say.
The 17-year-old faces DUI and other charges after he was accused of slamming into five cars parked at the Honda of Pensacola dealership, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
The teen was driving at about 7:30 a.m. March 17 when he lost control of his red Mazda on a curve, troopers said in a news release. The car hit a curb, then a sign post before veering toward the dealership and hitting multiple light poles, according to troopers.
Photos show the Mazda left a trail of damage in the parking lot, where it struck five new vehicles, troopers said.
The teen ran away after the crash but was arrested a short time later, according to troopers. He was taken to a hospital and booked into juvenile detention on multiple charges, including:
- Careless driving
- DUI
- Driving without a license
- Leaving the scene of a traffic crash
Authorities didn’t release additional information.
This story was originally published March 19, 2024 at 4:38 PM with the headline "17-year-old crashes into five cars, leaving trail of damage at dealership, troopers say."