15-year-old killed in crash in Chattanooga, second teen in critical condition

A 15-year-old boy has died from injuries sustained in a single vehicle crash this morning, and the 16-year-old driver is in critical condition.

The accident happened around 7 a.m at 1400 Lower Mill Road, according to a news release from the Chattanooga Police Department.

The boy and girl were headed east when the driver lost control and the vehicle struck a tree, the release stated.

Both were taken to a hospital.

Police say the identity of the victims will not be released because they are minors.