Took his father’s car without permission and crashed, 16-year-old dies in Peza! His friend is injured

A serious accident was recorded on Tuesday evening in Peza. As a result of the accident, a 16-year-old lost his life and his 15-year-old friend was injured.

It is suspected that the minor lost control and the car went off the road. The vehicle then ended up in a canal. It is learned that the vehicle had been taken secretly by the 16-year-old, without his father’s knowledge.

The collision was fatal for the 16-year-old, who lost his life. The 15-year-old was taken to hospital, where he received medical assistance, and is out of danger for his life.

The authorities are continuing investigations to fully clarify the circumstances of the event.

“Tirana. On 29.09.2026, at around 22:10, in Peza-Helmes, a minor citizen, 15 years old, driving a vehicle without a licence, lost control of its direction and as a result the vehicle collided with the side escarpment of the road, and then overturned.

As a result of the accident, the driver of the vehicle lost his life, while the passenger, 16 years old, was injured and is under the care of doctors, out of danger for his life. Work continues to fully document and clarify the circumstances of the case,” the police announce.