Crime & Safety

17-Year-Old Driver Dies After Being Ejected From Car In MoCo Crash: Police

Montgomery County Police said the fatal single-vehicle crash occurred along the Seneca Creek Trail early Wednesday.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — A 17-year-old driver died early Wednesday after he was ejected from a vehicle in Montgomery County, police said.

Montgomery County Police said in a release that the deadly crash was reported shortly before 3:30 a.m. Wednesday near Riffle Ford Road and Seneca Creek Trail.

At the scene, police and first responders with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service found a 2014 Jeep Wrangler with extensive damage.

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The teen was found suffering from serious injuries after being ejected. He was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital.

Police have not identified the teenager or what prompted the single-vehicle crash to occur.

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An investigation into the incident remains active.

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