The incident began around 3:42 p.m. when a Cranston police officer monitoring traffic on New London Avenue observed a vehicle traveling south at an extremely high rate of speed, police said. The officer pulled out to try to catch up. As the officer approached Meshanticut Valley Parkway, other motorists pointed west along the parkway, indicating the vehicle had turned onto that road, according to police.

The officer continued investigating and came upon a crash at the intersection of Meshanticut Valley Parkway and Belvedere Drive. One vehicle was on its side with a woman trapped inside, while another was heavily damaged.

Police said the woman's vehicle had been struck. She sustained minor injuries. Firefighters also responded to the scene to assist with the rescue.

The juvenile driver was not injured and was arrested based on accounts from witnesses and those involved, police said. The teen was being held at Cranston police headquarters.

The crash remains under investigation. No further information was immediately available.