19-year-old from Layton found dead half mile from scene of crash (UT)

[TowNews]

BOX ELDER, Utah (KUTV) — A 19-year-old man was found dead almost half a mile from the scene of a crash and hours after the car was towed.

 

According to Utah Highway Patrol, troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on southbound SR-13 near milepost 16 at approximately 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Upon arrival, officials reported the vehicle had slid into a nearby ditch.

 

"Due to the severe weather in this area, driving conditions were slick with low visibility," troopers said.

 

Troopers said in a release that no occupants were found at the scene after approaching the 2018 Honda Civic with minimal damage.

 

The registered owner of the vehicle was notified, and a tow was requested.

 

During investigation, a family member confirmed that Samuel Slade of Layton would've been the driver of the vehicle.

 

"Although they were unable to contact him, after conversations with the family, it was determined that the driver could have been at an acquaintance’s residence," officials said in a statement.

 

Family members contacted officials later on Wednesday after Samuel reportedly did not return home.

 

Troopers responded out and helped in searching for the possible location of the driver. The body of Samuel was discovered by family members within one-half mile of the crash site a short time after arriving.

 

Both Utah Highway Patrol and Box Elder County Sheriff's Office were assisting in the investigation.

 

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