Police say Mesa teen drank 4 Loko before crash

MESA, Ariz. — Mesa police say an "extremely intoxicated" teenager smashed her SUV into a tree Sunday morning after reportedly playing "beer pong" with the caffeinated alcoholic beverage Four Loko.

Sgt. Ed Wessing tells The Arizona Republic 18-year-old Lanae Cummins of Mesa told police she was playing the drinking game at a friend's house.

Police say Cummins failed to stop her SUV at an intersection, jumped a curb, hit a tree in a residential front yard and finally came to rest against a house.

There were no skid marks which police say indicates the driver made no attempt to stop.

Cummins was taken to a hospital with several spinal fractures.

Four Loko contains 12 percent alcohol - 24 proof - and is sold in 23.5-once cans and is banned in some states.