Joyride with Consequences: 14-Year-Old Crashes Grandfather's Car in Vienna-Floridsdorf

A 14-year-old boy took his grandfather's car keys without permission on the night of March 30 in Vienna-Floridsdorf and then went on a nighttime joyride with three friends – all only 13 years old – in his grandfather's car. The ride ended in a serious accident. One child was injured, and three of the teenagers fled the scene. The car is a total loss.

14-year-old caused serious accident with stolen car in Vienna-Floridsdorf

The incident occurred around 3:15 a.m. The 14-year-old Iraqi national was driving the Mini Clubman through Baumergasse. At the intersection with Wannemachergasse, he lost control of the vehicle – according to initial investigations, due to excessive speed. The car crashed into a lamppost and was subsequently hurled against a concrete wall.

Teenagers fled the accident scene - all tracked down

After the accident, the driver and two of his passengers fled the scene on foot. A 13-year-old boy with facial injuries was left behind. The Vienna emergency services provided emergency medical care to the injured and took him to a hospital.

Police were able to track down all the involved teenagers and their guardians shortly thereafter. The 14-year-old alleged driver was reported. Investigations into the exact course of the accident are ongoing. The grandfather had actually lent the vehicle to the boy's father.

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