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NEPHI, Juab County — One teenager is dead following a rollover crash in Juab County, Sgt. Brook Finlinson with the Juab County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
The crash happened Saturday at about 11 a.m. when four male teenagers were traveling on Weiss Highway toward Sand Mountain, Finlinson said.
The car took a turn which caused the car to go off of the road and then to roll, the sheriff's office said.
In the crash, three of the four people in the car were ejected, Finlinson said.
A 16-year-old male suffered fatal head injuries in the crash, according to the sheriff's office.
Another person in the car suffered head trauma and was transported by a medical helicopter in critical condition.
The two others were transported by ambulance to receive medical attention, Finlinson said.
Speed is suspected as a factor, Finlinson said, but the crash remains under investigation.
The Nebo School District issued a statement that reads:
"We are deeply saddened by this tragic news that one of our Spanish Fork High students passed away this weekend in a car accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. At this time, we also have another student in critical condition from the accident. We are praying for a full recovery. Spanish Fork High will have a crisis counseling team available to assist any student, teacher, or staff member," stated Lana Hiskey Communications and Community Relations Administrator for Nebo School District."
