Three teenagers were killed and another was injured in a crash Tuesday night in Limerick Township after police tried to stop a vehicle linked to a reported theft, officials shared.
According to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office, around 9:15 p.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Limerick Police received a 911 call regarding a potential theft in progress at the Target store on Ridge Pike in Royersford.
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WATCH HEREOfficials said when officers arrived and attempted to stop a vehicle that was associated with the potential theft, the vehicle fled.
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SIGN UP The driver lost control and the vehicle crashed minutes later on the 300 block of Ridge Pike, officials said.
SkyForce10 flew over the scene Tuesday night and saw first responders there, along with several cars with damage. Witnesses told NBC10 that they heard sirens before the crash happened.
The force of the crash was so strong that auto parts flew into the second floor of the building across from the crash scene, the owner of the building said.
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The building is part of the crime scene, the owner said.
Two teen boys and a teen girl were pronounced dead at the scene, according to officials. Another male victim was transported to the hospital.
On Wednesday afternoon police identified the deceased as Gabriel Cooper, Nasir Youk and Singiyah Newswan, all of whom were 17-years-old.
The injured boy is 15-year-old and, officials said, they declined to release his name at this time.
Earlier in the day, Owen J. Roberts School District Superintendent Dr. Will Stout confirmed two of the teens involved were current students at Owen J. Roberts High School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, while the third victim was a former student.
"Please know that grief counseling is available for all students and families. If you or your child feels the need to speak with one of our counselors, please do not hesitate to visit our main office," Stout wrote. "In addition, please monitor any signs of grief or behavioral changes in your child as this loss may affect them in unexpected ways. Also remember to keep your lines of communication open with them. It is important to be honest with your child and allow them to express feelings of disbelief, anger and/or grief. Reassure your child that there is always someone with whom they can talk and that these feelings are normal."
Officials said Montgomery County detectives responded to the scene and have launched an investigation into this fatal crash.
