More highway death. Truck 297 from Providence VFC responded to this incident during the overnight hours. We have responded to several fatal motor vehicle incidents this year.

We cannot emphasize enough that safe driving practices are a civic responsibility. According to this article, alcohol and excessive speed appear to be contributing factors in this crash that ended the lives of two young people. Do not operate a motor vehicle if any of the 4Ds apply to you (drunk, drugged, drowsy, or distracted) and do not get into a vehicle with a driver who appears to be affected by any of the 4Ds.

Read the Fox News coverage: TEENS KILLED: 18 & 15 year old die in beltway crash overnight