Teen Driver Loses Control, Slams Into Home

A high-speed collision on Tuesday night resulted in a Clearwater teen being hospitalized. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. when a 15-year-old driver lost control of a Dodge Durango. The vehicle rapidly traveled off the road, impacting various traffic devices and utility fixtures. Ultimately, the car collided with a residence and a vehicle parked nearby on South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Troopers reported that the teen driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. In Florida, aspiring drivers must hold a learner's permit for a minimum of 12 months without violations and pass a skills test before legally driving independently at age 16.