Fairfax County police say a 13-year-old driver and a 13-year-old passenger were involved in a single-car crash on Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. on the Fairfax County Parkway in Springfield.
The driver lost control of the vehicle on the northbound ramp to Pohick Road. The car crashed into a power pole and landed on top of the guard railing.
The 13-year-old driver was charged with driving without a license. Police say the car was owned by the passenger’s parents.
Both the driver and passenger were treated for minor injuries. The ramp was temporarily closed for repairs following the crash.