TOOELE COUNTY, Utah — An 18-year-old has been arrested following a Tooele County crash that killed another teenager over the weekend.
Jaxon Douglas-David Wood was arrested by Utah Highway Patrol following the Sunday morning incident when troopers were called out to State Route 36 for a single-vehicle crash. When UHP arrived on the scene, troopers found Wood standing next to a Tooele County Sheriff's Deputy who was performing CPR on another person.
According to arrest documents, troopers believe a truck driven by Wood left its lane of travel and veered off to the side of the road. Both Wood and the 16-year-old passenger were thrown from the vehicle during the accident.
The 16-year-old, who has yet to be identified, was declared dead on the scene.
In a field sobriety test, Wood's Blood Alcohol Content registered a .18.
Wood told investigators that he and the passenger had been at a bonfire and each drank a couple of beers. First responders also said Wood told them he was driving 85 miles per hour in a 65 mph zone.
When police searched the vehicle, they found several open alcohol containers as well as a THC vape.
Wood is being held without bail and faces charges of driving under the influence, automobile homicide, speeding, reckless driving, and others.
