Teen Driver Facing Charges In Crash That Killed Two Friends

MAPLEWOOD (AP) -- A 15-year-old boy is facing vehicular homicide charges in Ramsey County after authorities say he crashed a stolen car and killed two friends while fleeing from police.

The Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office identified the boys who died in Friday's crash in Maplewood as 15-year-old Alyjah Thomas and 14-year-old Marcoz Paramo.

The teens were students at North High School in North St. Paul.

Ramsey County sheriff's officials say the driver has a ``significant'' history of auto theft and also faces charges of fleeing from law enforcement and criminal vehicular operation.