An Altamonte Springs car accident involving a stolen car leaves two people injured.

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Altamonte Springs Car Accident Leaves 2 People Seriously Injured


Posted on Jan 13, 2010

An Altamonte Springs car accident involving a stolen car leaves two people injured after the auto thief attempts to flee police and runs a red light. The incident took place at approximately 12:30 AM on Wednesday morning, December 30, 2009, north of Orlando.

According to police, the accident happened at the intersection of state roads 436 and 434, when a stolen Honda ran a red light and slammed into another car. Altamonte Springs police report that the Honda was stolen from the Altamonte Springs area.

Winter Springs police spotted the stolen car. The unidentified driver fled police after they made an attempt to stop the vehicle. The stolen car then sped towards the intersection, ran a red light, and slammed into the second car.

Rescue crews had to cut the unidentified driver from the second car in order to remove him. The driver was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center and treated for life-threatening injuries sustained in the crash. The suspect was also taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center and treated for life-threatening injuries.

According to hospital officials, both drivers are reported as being in serious, but stable condition.

The two-vehicle Altamonte Springs accident is still under investigation by local authorities.

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