BARNSDALL, Okla. — The driver involved in a crash that killed 15-year-old Tyson Townley was arrested and booked into Osage County Jail on Thursday.
Weston Lowe, the 36-year-old man who was driving the car when it crashed was arrested and is facing charges of first-degree manslaughter, child endangerment by driving under the influence, and leaving the scene of a fatality accident.
OHP says the crash occurred just after 6 p.m. on May 4th, on County Road 2409, north of County Road 2383 in Osage County.
OHP says Townley was a passenger in the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
OHP says a 21-year-old man was transported to the hospital to be treated and released. A 16-year-old girl is currently in critical condition.
A GoFundMe has been created for the family of Tyson Townley.