Austin McElyea, 17, killed in dirt bike crash on May 18 on Spanish Trail Drive.
Modified Date:
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:34amAccident Date:
Sunday, May 18, 2014Snow Canyon High Mourns Deaths Of Two Students
Accident scene investigators with the Utah Highway Patrol report that McElyea was traveling on Spanish Trail Drive when he stopped his dirt bike near 115 North. The driver of an ATV failed to stop, investigators said, and hit the back tire of McElyea's dirt bike.
Austin McElyea, 17, also from Santa Clara, was fatally injured just after 5 p.m. Sunday when he was struck from behind by an ATV.
Accident scene investigators with the Utah Highway Patrol report that McElyea was traveling on Spanish Trail Drive when he stopped his dirt bike near 115 North. The driver of an ATV failed to stop, investigators said, and hit the back tire of McElyea's dirt bike.
Even though McElyea was wearing a helmet, he died on scene from injuries sustained in the impact.
The driver of the ATV, Makay Stephens, 27, of Brookside, Utah, was arrested on suspicion of DUI and has since been charged with second degree automobile homicide, according to the office of the Washington County Prosecuting Attorney.
Type: Other Type of Accident
People Involved:
Austin McElyea
Makay Stephens
Roadway:
Spanish Trail DriveCity:
Veyo, UTCounty:
Washington County, UTArea:
Salt Lake City, UT
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