Two People Steal Car then Crash Car and Jump into the Charles River

Massachusetts State Police were on scene Friday afternoon

Two people stole a car and crashed it into four other cars on Storrow Drive in Boston on Friday afternoon.

According to the Massachusetts State Police, a trooper noticed a white 2008 Hyundai Elantra traveling westbound on Storrow Drive that had been reported stolen earlier today out of Boston.

The trooper attempted to stop the stolen car.

The operator, a 17-year-old male, attempted to evade the trooper and as the operator tried to stop on Storrow Drive he crashed into several other vehicles, causing minor damage and one injury.

The injured victim sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

The operator and the passenger, also a 17-year-old male, exited the vehicle and ran into the Charles River.

Troopers convinced the suspects to exit the water and placed them under arrest and transported them to the Boston barracks for booking.

The suspect's names are not being released because they are considered juveniles.

The operated was charged with Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Use of Motor Vehicle without Authority, and Failure to Stop for Police.

The passenger was charged with Receiving Stolen Property.

Both parties are expected to be arraigned at Boston Municipal Court on Friday afternoon.

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