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16-year-old boy crashes, SUV ends up on guy-wire

By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
March 25, 2016

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A teen in Gresham, Oregon, created a teachable moment and an interesting photo for local police officers Thursday.

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KPTV reported that the 16-year-old boy was driving too fast and ended up crashing up a guy-wire.

Police said the boy was taking a corner too fast and had no drugs in his system.

All wheels on the SUV were off the ground.

The Gresham Police Department used the incident to tweet a reminder to drive safely.

Police said the boy was not hurt. KGW reported that he was cited for careless driving.

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