Teenager killed, another charged in Apex car crash on U.S. 64
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- Apex police responded to a fatal crash Sunday night on U.S. 64 near Knollwood Drive.
- A 17-year-old allegedly unlicensed driver was charged after the crash killed a passenger.
- U.S. 64 remained closed for over 8 hours overnight during the police investigation.
One teenager is dead and another is facing at least one charge after a high-speed crash on U.S. 64 East on Sunday night.
Apex police were called to the highway near Knollwood Drive about 10:30 p.m. after a white Chevrolet Malibu veered off the road and crashed, according to a news release.
The Malibu hit a drainage culvert, “became airborne” and rolled several times, partially ejecting the rear passenger, the release said.
That rear passenger, a 16-year-old boy, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. The 17-year-old driver and 16-year-old front passenger were taken to the hospital to be treated.
The driver didn’t have a driver’s license and has been charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, police said; he may face additional charges after further investigation. The Malibu was speeding at the time of the crash, according to the release.
None of the teens’ names were released because of their ages.
U.S. 64 was closed for eight-and-a-half hours while Apex police investigated and reopened Monday morning.
