CHEVY CHASE, Md. (WUSA) -- Montgomery County Police say they believe two people who died in a fiery crash on Connecticut Avenue early Friday morning were approximately 14 and 16 years old. Police are not releasing their names until the medical examiner's office completes its work.
Two other people were injured in the crash, and police say the passenger in the front seat of the car is believe to be about 17 years old.
Captain Paul Starks, spokesman for the Montgomery County Police Department, says an officer spotted a suspicious vehicle with four occupants inside on East West Highway at Jones Mill Road around 1 a.m.
When the officer ran the plates he discovered the vehicle had been stolen Sunday, March 18. That's when he called for assistance from additional officers. An attempt was made to pull the vehicle over in the 7400 block of Connecticut Avenue, but the driver took off with officers in pursuit
The chase came to an abrupt end when the sedan lost control and struck a tree on Connecticut Avenue at Chevy Chase Circle.
Officers at the scene saw smoke, then fire erupt from the wreckage. Two officers attempted to extinguish the blaze and were able to pull the driver and front seat passenger from the burning car. The two back seat passengers perished in the flames.
According to Captain Starks, the driver was in serious condition undergoing surgery. The front seat passenger was well enough to speak to investigators.
Southbound Connecticut Avenue was shut down at Chevy Chase Circle while police conducted their investigation. Police reopened the roadway around 6:45 a.m.
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