Teen Driver In NoVA Facing DUI Charges As Six Teens Injured In Crash

(Fairfax)- Fairfax County Police say a 17-year-old driver faces DUI charges after a Fairfax County crash left six other teens with life-threatening injuries in Merrifield. Authorities say the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed, lost control, and left the roadway where it struck a tree. Five of the passengers were ejected from the SUV. One was extricated from the wreckage.  The teen driver was able to walk away from the crash. Curry said he was arrested and is facing charges of driving under the influence.