Unlicensed Teen Driver Causes Fatal Crash Killing 5 Children in New York
TL;DR
Five children aged 8 to 17 died in a car crash in New York when the SUV they were in, driven by a 16-year-old who did not have a driver's license or permit, veered off the road and caught fire. The lone survivor, a 9-year-old boy, escaped through a broken window. The driver may have been distracted or fallen asleep, but the investigation is ongoing. The victims were from Connecticut and had recently moved to the area.
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- 5 Connecticut children, ages 8-17, dead after New York crash Associated Press
- Teen Driver In Crash That Killed 5 In Scarsdale Didn't Have Permit Or License, Officials Say Daily Voice
- 16-year-old driver in fiery NY crash that killed him and four young cousins didn't have learner's permit, dad says New York Daily News
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