Chase of underage driver ends in fatal crash in South L.A.

law enforcement pursuit of two reckless underage suspects ended in a multicar crash in South Los Angeles that killed another driver, the L.A. County Sheriff ’s Department said.

Deputies with the Century station began a pursuit Thursday afternoon after receiving reports of a copper-colored four-door Kia that was driving recklessly on the 105 Freeway. There was reason to believe the person behind the wheel was driving under the influence, Deputy Veronica Fantom confirmed.

Shortly after the pursuit began, the Kia left the freeway at Central Avenue and slammed into a red sedan at the intersection, authorities said.

At least two other vehicles were also struck.

Two boys inside the Kia — teenagers believed to be 14 and 15 who have not been identified — were badly injured and taken to a hospital for treatment, FanA tom said.

The sedan’s driver, who also has not been identified, was declared dead at the crash site. Although video from the scene showed damage to at least two other vehicles, no other injuries were reported.

Authorities believe the Kia was stolen from Compton last week.

The Sheriff’s Department asks anyone with information about the fatal crash to call the California Highway Patrol at (213) 7442331.

KTLA-TV Channel 5 A KIA driven by an underage suspect caused a crash involving three other cars as it left the 105 Freeway at Central Avenue on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.