5 juveniles hospitalized after chase of stolen vehicle ends in Wake County crash

Monday, November 11, 2024 11:16PM ET
CARY, N.C. (WTVD) -- Five juveniles were taken to a hospital after a pursuit ended in a crash Monday.

The Wake County Sheriff's Office said deputies tried to pull over what it said was a speeding Hyundai Sonata on Interstate 40 about 7 p.m.

The driver did not stop and a brief chase ensued on I-40 near Cary Towne Boulevard where the driver lost control and crashed into a tree on the on-ramp to I-40 at Cary Towne Boulevard.

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No other vehicles were involved. The sheriff's office later clarified the suspect vehicle was a Hyundai Elantra.



The driver and four passengers, all juveniles, sustained what were described as non-life-threatening injuries.

Deputies learned during the chase that the Hyundai had been reported stolen.

Charges are pending.

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