ELMHURST, Ill. — A teenage employee of an Illinois car dealership is facing charges after a car he was test-driving crashed into a house.
Elmhurst police and fire departments were called to the scene of the crash early Monday afternoon, WFLD reported. Officers at the scene found a white 2012 BMW X6 M had crashed into a house.
“Just sitting in my office working, heard a large crash,” homeowner Eric Bowgren told WLS. “Corner of the house was blown out, so I think somebody lost control of the car and just drove through our house about 10 feet in front of me.”
Police told WGN that the 18-year-old driver, identified as Vladyslav Vityk, was going at an excessive speed when he lost control and crossed into a yard before hitting a home.
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Vityk was not hurt. Police told WFLD that two passengers who had been inside the vehicle when it crashed were taken to a hospital.
Vityk was arrested and charged with reckless driving and speeding, according to WLS.