
Teen arrested for fatal DUI crash in southwest OKC
A 19-year-old man has been taken into custody following a fatal head-on collision in southwest Oklahoma City. The incident occurred on South Western Avenue close to Southwest 84th Street early on Thursday morning. According to a probable cause affidavit, the driver of a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta was traveling south on Western Avenue and veered into oncoming traffic, resulting in a collision with another vehicle. The driver of the second car was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later passed away. Authorities suspect the Jetta driver was intoxicated based on observations at the scene, including the scent of alcohol and marijuana emanating from the vehicle, as well as an open container found inside. The driver, who sustained minor injuries, was hospitalized and subsequently detained. The victim's identity has not been disclosed by the police. The suspect's name has also not been released by KOCO 5 as formal charges have yet to be filed.
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