Two 17-year-olds killed after car crashes, submerges in Pasco County retention pond

Teens killed after crashing into retention pond

Florida troopers said the driver lost control and crashed into a retention pond where the vehicle submerged completely. Both teens were found dead.

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - Two Wesley Chapel teens passed away after a deadly crash that landed their vehicle in a retention pond. 

The crash occurred Monday around 10:30 p.m. Florida Highway Patrol troopers said a 17-year-old boy was driving a 2003 Toyota Sequoia, heading north on Estancia Boulevard approaching the San Romano Drive intersection. A 17-year-old girl was a passenger.

Troopers said "for unknown reasons" the driver lost control and entered the west shoulder. Then, the Toyota ended up in a retention pond and submerged completely.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office dive team located the vehicle "several hours later," officials said. Both teens were found dead.

READ: Widow of movie theater shooting victim launches foundation for children affected by gun violence

Troopers did not publicly identify the teens.