A teenage driver from New Mexico is facing serious charges after a violent crash early Sunday morning in Virginia Beach left a local mother with severe injuries. The collision happened around 12:30 a.m. at the busy intersection of Independence Boulevard and Holland Road, involving three vehicles. Police say 18-year-old Leon Pena was behind the wheel and is now charged with driving while intoxicated, speeding, and eluding police. The crash was so severe that one father is calling his daughter's survival nothing short of miraculous, telling reporters "I can't believe she made it out alive." The mother who was injured suffered what authorities are describing as severe injuries, though specific details about her condition haven't been released. The intersection where this happened is one that many folks from our area know well, as it's a major route for those traveling between the Outer Banks and Virginia Beach. This incident serves as another sobering reminder about the dangers of impaired driving, especially during late-night hours when traffic might seem lighter but the risks are just as real. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information about the crash is encouraged to contact Virginia Beach police.