16-year-old dies after getting critically injured in crash involving police chase in NC

ROXBORO, N.C. (WTVD) -- A teen seriously injured in a Roxboro car crash earlier this month has died.

Roxboro Police Department confirmed with ABC11 on Monday that 16-year-old Branden McCain died during the weekend. He and six others were injured after a police chase ended in a crash.

What happened?

According to Roxboro police, 18-year-old Jamere Jones allegedly stole a 1999 Buick from a business on Leasburg Road around 4 p.m. on Dec. 19.

Police tried to block the car in a parking lot, but the driver got away, and that is when the chase started.

Speeds during the pursuit hit 60 mph in a 20-mph zone before police say Jones ran a red light at the intersection of South Main Street and Madison Boulevard. The Buick was then hit by a passenger truck and two other vehicles.

The crash trapped Jones and two 16-year-old passengers inside the vehicle.

Five people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Jones was taken to the hospital with serious injuries but was described as stable.

McCain -- one of the 16-year-olds -- was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.

Jones was charged with felony possession of a stolen vehicle and felony speed to elude arrest. Additional charges are expected.

Also on Monday, Roxboro Police told ABC11 that Jones' charges may be upgraded.

"We are consulting with the district attorney's office to review the investigation for additional charges," Police Chief David Hess said.