19-year-old arrested in DUI crash that left 3 passengers dead in Castaic

CASTAIC, Calif. (KABC) -- A 19-year-old driver was arrested in connection to a DUI crash that left three people dead in Castaic overnight.

The collision happened around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday on The Old Road near West Parker Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The driver of a silver 2010 Toyota Camry was traveling at a high rate of speed when they lost control, veered off the road and crashed into a tree, the agency said.

The impact split the car in half and ejected three passengers from the car. Authorities say the car continued and crashed into a light pole before catching fire.

The driver, identified as Taylor Roberson, of Redlands, was able to get out of the car.

The three passengers died at the scene and the 19-year-old was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Roberson was taken to the hospital with major injuries.