A 19-year-old has died in a single-vehicle crash near Sastamala in western Finland. The accident occurred early Sunday morning on Highway 12. Police confirm two other teenagers sustained injuries in the incident. One suffered serious wounds according to preliminary information.
All three occupants of the vehicle were 19 years old. The car was traveling toward Tampere when it veered off the road near the Raviraitti intersection. Authorities noted the vehicle was difficult to spot due to a deep roadside ditch and darkness.
Emergency services received reports of the crash around 9 AM Sunday. Police believe the accident happened much earlier, possibly around 4:30 AM. Investigators suspect the car was traveling at high speed when it left the roadway.
All occupants were found near the vehicle. The deceased individual had already passed away at the scene. Police are treating the case as aggravated endangerment of traffic safety, aggravated manslaughter, and aggravated assault.
This tragic incident highlights the dangers of nighttime driving on Finnish rural highways, where limited visibility and high speeds can combine with devastating consequences.