Three teenagers were killed Monday evening in a crash involving a white sedan along U.S. 1 in Pompano Beach, authorities said.
The crash occurred around 7 p.m. on North Federal Highway, about a mile south of Copans Road. Investigators said the sedan lost control, collided with another vehicle, then struck a bus stop and a nearby light pole.
According to authorities, the impact caused severe damage to the car. First responders rushed the male teenagers to the hospital, but they did not survive their injuries. Deputies said the victims were 15, 16 and 18 years old.
Broward County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Carey Codd said detectives are working to determine what led up to the crash.
“They are taking witness statements, gathering evidence, looking for video that will help them try and understand what led up to this tragedy,” Codd said. “Any loss of life in a situation like this is absolutely tragic, especially to have three young people die in a crash like this.”
A portion of North Federal Highway was shut down for hours as investigators examined the scene and collected evidence, combing the area well into the night. No additional details about the crash were immediately released.
As of Tuesday morning, authorities had not released the victims’ identities or an official cause of the crash, as the investigation remains ongoing.
