14-year-old boy dies after crash while driving pickup truck near Pollock Pines; injured father and sister

POLLOCK PINES – A 14-year-old boy was apparently behind the wheel of a pickup truck when it crashed early Monday afternoon near Pollock Pines, authorities said.

The crash happened shortly after 2 p.m. on Mormon Emigrant Trail near Park Creek Road.

It's unclear what exactly led to the crash, but the California Highway Patrol has now confirmed that a 14-year-old boy was driving the vehicle; the boy's sister and father were also inside.

First responders noticed the van had overturned. The 14-year-old boy was killed in the crash, the CHP says, while the other two people had to be transported by medics by ground and air.

No other vehicles were involved in the crash. Several local agencies – including the El Dorado County Fire Protection District, El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, Cal Fire and the United States Forest Service – responded to help CHP resolve the incident.

It's unclear how the 14-year-old got behind the wheel. The CHP is still investigating the incident and said it has not yet determined whether charges will be filed.

The name of the teen, or anyone else involved, has not yet been released.

In California, a teenager can only get behind the wheel if they are 15 and a half years old and have a learner's permit.