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Driver arrested after crash that killed Barnsdall teenager – 102.3 KRMG

BARNSDALL, Oklahoma – The driver involved in a crash that killed 15-year-old Tyson Townley was arrested Thursday and booked into the Osage County Jail.

Weston Lowe, the 36-year-old man who was driving the car when it crashed, was arrested and charged with first-degree manslaughter, endangering a child by driving under the influence of alcohol and hit-and-run.

According to OHP, the accident occurred shortly after 6 p.m. on May 4 on County Road 2409 north of County Road 2383 in Osage County.

According to OHP, Townley was a passenger in the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to OHP, a 21-year-old man was taken to the hospital for treatment and subsequent release. A 16-year-old girl is currently in critical condition.

The accident remains under investigation. FOX23 will provide updates as they become available.

A GoFundMe campaign has been created for Tyson Townley’s family.