Emergency crews responded to the accident where the car was on fire at the intersection of state routes 274 and 29 around 6:40 a.m. Initial reports indicated the driver was trapped in the car.
Witnesses on scene said the car, driven by the 18-year-old, was traveling at a high-rate of speed when it went through a stop sign and struck the semi.
The semi came within less than ten feet of hitting a house.
Credit: News Center 7's Steve Baker
Credit: News Center 7's Steve Baker
The driver of the semi was not hurt, according to officials on scene.
The 18-year-old man, who has not been identified, was taken to Joint Township Memorial Hospital in St. Marys.
State routes 274 at 29 is closed and will be for a while, according to officials.
Shelby County Sheriff’s Department handled the accident. Mutual aid from surrounding agencies was initially requested.
We are working to learn more and will update this report.