According to a recent story on NBC4.com, Montgomery County police are investigating a serious crash that sent three teens to area hospitals Tuesday afternoon. Authorities said they were called to the intersection of Darnestown Road and Great Seneca Highway in Rockville just after 2:30 p.m. after a 17-year-old driver lost control of a car, which rolled over, hit a curb and hit a pole. Two teens were seriously hurt and the other teen is in critical condition. Authorities said the car may have been traveling at high speed.
It is important for parents to note that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reemphasizing vehicle safety around the holiday season. Please review NHTSA’s Thanksgiving Planner for more information.