14-year-old charged after reportedly stealing and crashing car in Cambridge

Police in Cambridge say after responding to a traffic accident, they found that the driver was slightly underage.

Cambridge Police say on Wednesday afternoon, around 12:50 PM, Officers responded to Dorchester Avenue and Byrne Street for reports of a motor vehicle accident.

Once on scene, Police apparently found that the driver, was only 14-year-old. According to the report, the teen had taken the vehicle without permission, and was an unlicensed driver.

Police charged the teen with motor vehicle theft, theft over $1,000, and several motor vehicle charges related to the accident. The child was reportedly released to a parent, pending further action by Juvenile Services.