Sioux Falls police say 8th teen was involved in Saturday car crash that killed two

Authorities say they have identified and spoken with a teenager who left the scene of a Saturday morning car crash that killed two teenagers and left five others with severe injuries.

Sioux Falls Police Department spokesman Sam Clemens identified the teen as a 15-year-old boy who police said had possible minor injuries.

Police had originally said that seven people had been involved in the crash, which occurred shortly after 6 a.m. on Saturday near East 18th Street and South 2nd Avenue.

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Two 15-year-olds, Milana Reeves and Eric Hopkins, were killed in the crash. Another six passengers — counting the one identified today — included a 13-year old, a 14-year old, two 15-year-olds and two 17-year-olds. As of Monday, Lt. Andrew Siebenborn said their conditions range from serious to critical but stable, but that the number of fatalities from the crash is not expected to increase.

Police said Tuesday morning that it could be several weeks before investigators fully reconstruct the crash, interview all witnesses and release details such as who was driving the vehicle, although it has been confirmed that excessive speed was likely a factor.

The driver of the vehicle at the time of the crash has not been identified.

The Minnehaha County State's Attorney's office could also potentially press charges depending on the results of the investigation.

This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Sioux Falls police identify 8th teen involved in fatal car crash