Teen Speeding Led To Crash In Egg Harbor Twp.: Police

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ — The 17-year-old driver involved in a crash earlier in November in Egg Harbor Township was traveling more than 40 miles over the speed limit, police said Monday.

The teenage driver had two other 17-year-old passengers in his Audi when he lost control of his car and crashed into a tree, police previously said. Read More: 3 Teens Hurt After Crashing Into Tree: Egg Harbor Township Police

"The investigation determined that the vehicle that crashed was traveling at a high rate of speed prior to impact," police said. "It is estimated that speed was more than 40 mph over the posted limit."

The driver was charged with two counts of assault by auto due to the injuries both passengers sustained, police said.

He also was issued several motor vehicle citations and released on summonses pending future court appearances. Those citations included speeding, reckless driving and careless driving, police said.

Both passengers survived, but have a long road to recovery, police said.

The other driver involved, who entered the intersection causing the Audi's driver to swerve to avoid collision, received no charges, police said.

Egg Harbor Township police thanked everyone who asked about the status of the injured, and added that they would "like to remind parents to have discussions with your teenage drivers about the impact their driving choices can have on not only themselves, but on our community as a whole."

"Please join us in wishing the victims a full recovery," police said.