Omaha man accused of driving drunk in crash that killed 10-year-old boy held on bond

The 28-year-old man accused of driving under the influence in a crash that killed a 10-year-old boy in Omaha was held on bond during a court appearance Monday.Tanner Hunt is charged with motor vehicle homicide while driving under the influence and driving under the influence causing serious injury in the crash.Previous coverage: Omaha police confirm 10-year-old hurt in crash has diedThe crash happened Thursday near 114th Street and West Center Road.According to police, a Subaru Impreza was attempting to turn when it was hit by an eastbound Chevrolet Malibu. The impact of the crash ripped the Subaru in half.A 10-year-old and a 5-year-old were taken to the hospital with CPR in progress. Omaha police said the 10-year-old died from his injuries. Court documents uncovered by KETV Investigates show that this is not Hunt's first DUI.An arrest affidavit shows he was charged with speeding and DUI after an incident in Bellevue.READ MORE: Memorial for 10-year-old boy has been set up at intersection of deadly crashAccording to police, an officer pulled over Hunt driving in a Black Jeep Wrangler after they saw him speeding.The officer said Hunt was going 73 mph in a 55 mph zone.The officer said Hunt had bloodshot, watery eyes and there was a strong odor of alcohol coming from the car.Hunt allegedly denied any alcohol or drug use but admitted to taking a Xanax a few hours earlier that night.The officer said Hunt showed signs of impairment during field sobriety tests.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |