SOUTH PORTLAND – An accident in South Portland claimed the life of a teen on Tuesday.

Police said John Creamer, 18, of South Portland was apparently driving too fast when he lost control of the vehicle on the connector road between U.S. Route 1 and the Maine Turnpike near Exit 7.

Two teens riding in the vehicle, Jessica Flannigan of Scarborough and Thomas Toman of South Portland were taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland.They were listed in critical condition Tuesday night.