Two teenagers were killed early this morning when a stolen vehicle they were riding in crashed into a tree at River Road and Moffet Road.
Two other boys riding in the car, 15 and 16 years of age, survived and are being charged with crimes. Sgt. Joe Berber of the Ceres Police Department said that the 16-year-old driver is being charged with two counts of vehicular manslaughter and possession of a stolen vehicle. The 15-year-old is being charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and conspiracy. Both juveniles were medically cleared and booked into Juvenile Hall.
The crash occurred at approximately 3:15 a.m. in the 2600 block of River Road when the driver of the stolen Honda Accord lost control and rolled the vehicle into a tree. The car was on two wheels with the rear passenger compartment crushed in and pinned against a tree. Both boys, both 15 years old, sitting in the rear seat were killed instantly.
The two uninjured occupants got out of the car and were found in the area.
The Accord had been stolen from a Ceres address.
Police would not release the names of the four occupants
Anyone who was in the area at the time of the collision or has any information that could assist in the investigation is urged to call Officer Trinidad Viramontes at 538-5620.
Two other boys riding in the car, 15 and 16 years of age, survived and are being charged with crimes. Sgt. Joe Berber of the Ceres Police Department said that the 16-year-old driver is being charged with two counts of vehicular manslaughter and possession of a stolen vehicle. The 15-year-old is being charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and conspiracy. Both juveniles were medically cleared and booked into Juvenile Hall.
The crash occurred at approximately 3:15 a.m. in the 2600 block of River Road when the driver of the stolen Honda Accord lost control and rolled the vehicle into a tree. The car was on two wheels with the rear passenger compartment crushed in and pinned against a tree. Both boys, both 15 years old, sitting in the rear seat were killed instantly.
The two uninjured occupants got out of the car and were found in the area.
The Accord had been stolen from a Ceres address.
Police would not release the names of the four occupants
Anyone who was in the area at the time of the collision or has any information that could assist in the investigation is urged to call Officer Trinidad Viramontes at 538-5620.
