Connecticut State Police have arrested an 18-year-old and two other teens who are accused of crashing stolen cars on Interstate 91 south in Wallingford on Tuesday.
Troopers were called to exit 13 around 2:15 p.m. after getting a report f a two-car crash.
During the investigation, authorities said they learned the drivers and passengers of the vehicles involved in the crash fled on foot. Witnesses provided a description of the drivers and passengers.
According to investigators, both vehicles were reported stolen. Witnesses said the two vehicles were traveling at a very high rate of speed before the crash.
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Wallingford police found the three males matching the description of those who left the scene and detained them on Woodhouse Avenue. The three males were identified as 18-year-old Robert John Barbera, a 15-year-old and a 13-year-old.
Police said Barbera and the 15-year-old were in possession of marijuana.
Barbera is facing charges including larceny of a stolen vehicle, reckless endangerment, racing, reckless driving and operating without a license. He was issued a $100,000 bond, which he was unable to post and was transported to New Haven Correctional Center. He was due in court on Wednesday.
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The 15-year-old and the 13-year-old are facing similar larceny, racing and reckless driving charges. Both were issued a juvenile summons and were transported to Hartford Juvenile Detention Center.
