LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) – Two teenagers were killed in a crash after hitting a street pole and being thrown from the car Saturday afternoon, according to police in Las Vegas.

Authorities said a Pontiac G6 ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle before hitting a street pole, ejecting the driver and passenger.

“If you look at this scene, it’s utter devastation,” a responding officer said. “The vehicle is completely split in half, and as a result of this, we have two people dead from this collision.”

The passenger was pronounced dead on the scene. The driver was taken to Sunrise Hospital where he later died.

The teens were identified as Thomas Quintero Jr., 16, and Eduardo Barragan, 16.

Both died of blunt force injuries to the head and torso.

The intersection was shut down for investigation. Police said speed appeared to be a factor in the crash.

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