Dane County Sheriff's Office: Teen charged with OWI after causing multi-vehicle crash with stolen car
DANE COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Dane County Sheriff's Office says a teen was arrested for operating while intoxicated and causing a multi-vehicle crash Thursday, Oct. 31.
It happened around 9:10 a.m. in the town of Dunn.
Officials say a vehicle that had been reported stolen from Stoughton was traveling southbound on Highway 51, when the driver, a 17-year-old from Fitchburg, lost control and crossed over into the northbound lane.
The vehicle hit a minivan head-on, before spinning into two other vehicles.
Authorities say at least five people were taken to local hospitals with injuries ranging from minor to serious. None are believed to be life-threatening.
The driver was charged with OWI causing injury, and additional charges may be forthcoming.
The incident remains under investigation.