SPRINGFIELD — A teen driver was seriously injured after a fiery crash in Springfield early Monday morning.
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Springfield Police officers responded to the 1200 block of West Columbia Street around 4:50 a.m. on reports of a three-vehicle crash, according to a Springfield Police dispatcher.
One of the vehicles was reported to be on fire with an occupant trapped inside.
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Officers arriving on scene located the driver of the burning vehicle on the ground next to the vehicle. Police assisted the driver to safety and rendered aid until medics arrived.
The 17-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital. His current condition is unknown.
The preliminary investigation revealed the teen was traveling the wrong way on W. Columbia Street when his vehicle collided head-on with another vehicle.
The impact caused the vehicle to catch fire.
The vehicle then continued forward and struck a tanker truck carrying approximately 600 pounds of diesel fuel.
The driver of the tanker truck was able to safely back away from the burning vehicle, preventing further danger.
The drivers of the other two vehicles were evaluated at the scene and did not need to go to a hospital.
Eastbound West Columbia Street was closed between North Isabella Street and the crash scene from around 4:50 a.m. to 6:35 a.m. to allow for debris removal, vehicle towing, and the investigation.
The crash remains under investigation by the Springfield Police Division Traffic Unit.
We will continue following this story.
The dispatcher confirmed that one person was taken to a local hospital.
Additional details were not available at this time.
News Center 7 is working to learn more and will update this story.
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