Bellflower car crash: Teen passenger killed, driver arrested

BELLFLOWER, Calif.

The crash happened shortly after 2 a.m. on Rosecrans Avenue and Lakewood Boulevard.

Deputies say the driver hit a curb, causing the vehicle to roll over and then hit a tree.

Four out of five people were ejected from the car. They were all rushed to the hospital.

Four people were reported in stable condition and are all expected to survive. The deceased teen was initially listed in critical condition but later died. Investigators say the teen was a rear passenger in the vehicle.

Authorities say the driver, 22-year-old Eddie Solis, was arrested for vehicular manslaughter.

Deputies believe that alcohol and speed were involved in the incident.

The identities of those involved in the crash were not immediately released.

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