16-year-old arrested after driving and crashing stolen car in Visalia

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- A 16-year-old boy was arrested Friday afternoon after driving and crashing a stolen car in Visalia.

Officers were called to the area of Plaza Drive and Hurley Avenue just after 2 p.m. for a report of a hit and run.

When officers arrived, witnesses had already detained the boy and told police he was trying to run away.

Investigators learned the teen was driving a stolen car and crashed it.

The boy was arrested and booked on felony hit-and-run and auto theft charges.

The other driver involved suffered minor injuries and was treated on scene.

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