Alexis Medina

Vehic/Purs

Passenger Karla Robledo and driver Alexis Medina died after their SUV crashed during a high-speed chase. According to police, a Roeland Park police officer responded to a report of a suspicious other driving around the Walmart parking lot at 3 a.m. while the store was closed. When the officer approached, the 2002 Ford Explorer reportedly sped off. Police said the officer followed the SUV at a distance down Roe Lane to an I-35 overpass. Medina lost control of the SUV, hit a pole, spun around, hit a second pole, and continued spinning. All seven teens inside were ejected as the SUV burst into flames. Robledo and Medina were killed. The five other teens were taken to area hospitals.