Two teenagers die in high-speed crash on Kaarina road after driver exceeded limit
A 15-year-old and an 18-year-old were killed when their car left the road in Kaarina after the driver accelerated to a very high speed.
Investigators determined that the driver of a car on Makarlantie in Kaarina accelerated to 164 km/h, far above the 40 km/h limit, before losing control about 60-65 metres before a bridge. The vehicle crossed into the opposite lane, collided with the bridge structure, and was thrown into the air before hitting a bridge pier. A nearby resident reported hearing a loud crash that sounded like thunder.
Emergency services recovered the two teenagers, aged 15 and 18, still wearing seatbelts in the front seats. The driver, who also died, was found to have a blood-alcohol concentration of 1.0 ‰. Police have closed the preliminary investigation, noting no charges will be filed against the deceased driver.
Why it matters
The crash highlights the dangers of extreme speeding and impaired driving on public roads.
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