Teen Driver Crashes into Huntington Beach Homes at High Speed

High-Speed Collision in Huntington Beach

• 🚗 A 17-year-old male driver lost control of his car while traveling at a high rate of speed, crashing into two homes and a tree.
• 🏠 The incident occurred late Friday night along Newland Street, leaving the affected homes taped off and uninhabitable due to damage and power shutoffs.

Injuries and Occupants

• 🤕 Amazingly, no one inside the car or the homes sustained serious injuries.
• 🏥 The two teenagers in the car, aged 17 and 18, were taken to the hospital with minor injuries and are expected to be okay.
• 👶 A woman and a baby were inside one of the homes and narrowly avoided being hit.

Driver Cited and Neighborhood Concerns

• 📜 The 17-year-old driver was cited for driving without a license and reckless driving, and was subsequently released to a guardian.
• ⚠️ Neighbors reported that the street is notorious for speeding, indicating a recurring issue.

Homeowner Impact

• 💔 Residents of the damaged homes are displaced, with one woman and her elderly grandmother and caretaker needing to find alternative housing.
• 📹 The homeowner who rushed back after seeing commotion on her Ring camera described the scene as chaotic with numerous firefighters present.