Texas Teenagers Steal Car and End Up in Accident

Shannon Weidemann

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Four teenagers were killed and two were injured after stealing a Jeep Cherokee and slamming into a train at a railroad crossing. The Cherokee was being driven by a 15-year-old teenage boy. The victims ranged in age from 12 to 17. The car accident happened early Thursday morning.

"There were some short skid marks," Martin said. "It would appear the driver noticed the train immediately before impact, but not early enough to stop hitting the train."

The car was reported stolen shortly before the accident and did not belong to any family members of the passengers, Martin said. At least two of the victims were cousins, he said.

The Cherokee passed under a tanker car on the train, ripping off the roof. The driver and passenger are at a local hospital being treated for their injuries.