SURPRISE, AZ — Two teenagers are dead after a crash in Surprise Wednesday evening.
The crash occurred just after 5 p.m. near Bullard Avenue and Greenway Road.
Police say a car with four teenagers inside had crashed into a tree east of the roadway. Several of the people in the car were trapped during the impact.
A 17-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Three other teenagers, an 18-year-old man, a 16-year-old boy, and a 15-year-old boy, were taken to the hospital for treatment. The 16-year-old died from his injuries at the hospital.
Police say the cause of the crash is under investigation and speed is believed to have been a factor.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Surprise PD at 623-222-4000 or by emailing crimetips@surpriseaz.gov.
The teens were reportedly Valley Vista High School students.
"We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss to our community, and our hearts go out to the families of those involved. We do have a crisis team available at the school for students and staff that need resources and support," Dysart Unified School District told ABC15.
