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2 teens dead in rollover crash in Monroe County; intoxicants appear to be involved, police say

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(WXYZ) — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said two teens have died after a one-car rollover crash Tuesday night in LaSalle Township.

According to deputies, a 17-year-old Monroe teen girl was driving on LaPlaisance Rd. and lost control after crossing railroad tracks.

The car then went in a ditch and hit a utility pole, causing it to overturn and come to rest upside down.

Deputies say 19-year-old man from Luna Pier was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the hospital. A 17-year-old girl from Erie was also pronounced dead at the scene.

According to deputies, the driver was taken into custody. Deputies say excessive speed and intoxicants appear to be a factor in the crash.