Seven people were hospitalized, one with serious injuries, after a stolen vehicle crashed into a pole and another vehicle in Far North Dallas on Monday night.
The incident followed a police pursuit of an Audi sedan that was reported stolen, according to the Richardson Police Department.
The crash occurred around 8:30 p.m. near 13000 Esperanza Road, close to the Dallas-Richardson border. Richardson police attempted to stop the Audi, which was reported stolen and believed to have armed occupants. The vehicle fled westbound on West Spring Valley Road before turning southbound onto Esperanza Road, where it collided with an electrical pole and a Chevrolet Tahoe.
The Audi was occupied by six teens, ranging in age from 15 to 19, all of whom were hospitalized.
One teen sustained serious injuries, while the others, along with the driver of the Tahoe, suffered minor injuries. Dallas Fire-Rescue reported transporting one person to Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas, three to Texas Health Presbyterian Plano, and three to Medical City Plano.
Police recovered multiple firearms, a Glock conversion switch, and marijuana inside the Audi, with an additional firearm found on one of the teens. Charges are pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation, according to Richardson police.
Authorities have not released the identities of those involved. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Richardson Police Department at 972-744-4800.