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Teacher Killed in Coral Springs Crash Tuesday Involving Stolen Vehicle

A deadly crash in Coral Springs took place claimed the life of one driver after police say they were hit by a reported stolen car following a chase.

Coral Springs Police say they had detected a stolen Toyota Corolla from a surveillance camera and followed it along Sample Road when it took off around NW 104th Avenue. The vehicle ran a red light at 101st Avenue and collided with a Mercedes that was traveling northbound.

The driver of the Mercedes, 53-year-old Christianne Weiner, was taken to Broward Health North, where she later died. Her 11-year-old son was taken to Broward General with non-life threatening injuries. Weiner was a fourth grade teacher at Coral Springs Elementary School.

The four people inside the Toyota were also taken to Broward Health North with serious injuries. The 17-year-old driver is being charged with multiple counts, including vehicular homicide. Two other juveniles were in the car as was 18-year-old Tyree Goodwin.

An investigation continues into the chase and the crash, as well as if the other people inside the stolen car will face charges

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