Teen crashes mom’s car into Gresham apartment building

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A teenage driver lost control of his mom’s car, slid down an embankment and slammed into a Gresham apartment building early Sunday, police said.

The crash around Southeast Kane Drive and 11th slightly damaged the building but severely damaged the Toyota Tercel, officials told KOIN 6 News. The 19-year-old driver was taken to a trauma center for treatment of his injuries.

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A minor aged passenger in the car wasn’t hurt and was released to his family.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but police said early indications show speed was a factor…

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