A tragic car accident late last night in Apex resulted in the death of a 16-year-old and injuries to two other teens, local authorities reported. The accident occurred on U.S. 64 Highway near Knollwood Drive around 10:30 p.m., as confirmed by ABC11. A white Chevrolet Malibu, driven by a 17-year-old who did not have a valid license, was apparently speeding when it struck a drainage culvert and overturned multiple times. One of the teenage passengers was pronounced dead at the scene.
As per the details provided by the Apex Police Department, obtained by CBS17, the vehicle left the roadway, leading to the fatal incident that involved only the single car. The deceased 16-year-old passenger was partially ejected from the back seat during the crash. Speeding on the part of the driver appears to be a contributing factor, and investigations may yield additional charges.
Following the crash, both survivors—an unidentified 17-year-old driver and another 16-year-old passenger—were transported to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries. According to a police officer quoted by WRAL News, the incident caused significant disruption as two trees blocked the tow truck's access to the crash site, leading to hours-long delays in removing the wrecked Malibu from the wooded area.
Authorities charged the teenage driver with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, as reported by WRAL News. The roadway, which was closed for several hours following the accident, was cleared and reopened by 7 a.m. Monday morning.
