Commerce student killed in UTV accident, Miami man arrested for alleged DUI

Miami Oklahoma man arrested for manslaughter

UPDATE: New details released about the death of 10-year-old Easton Freeman, a Commerce, Oklahoma, elementary student, who was hit by a UTV Tuesday evening.

Authorities say 67-year-old Douglas Gray, of Miami, who was behind the wheel of the vehicle, is now charged with 1st-degree manslaughter involving a fatal crash.

A preliminary investigation found the young boy’s death was the result of an unfortunate accident and not caused by the alleged consumption of alcohol.

The investigation continues.

The Commerce, Oklahoma, community is mourning the loss of an elementary student after a UTV accident Tuesday evening.

A man from Miami, Oklahoma, has been arrested on charges of “DUI causing great bodily injury“.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the collision happened on South 490 Road, about seven miles west of Commerce.

Exact details about how the fatal accident happened are unknown but the patrol lists the 10-year-old boy as a pedestrian.

He was flown to a Tulsa hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.

The Can-Am Defender UTV was reportedly being driven by 67-year-old Douglas Allen Gray, who was allegedly under the influence at the time. Gray and three others in the vehicle were not hurt.

The crash is still under investigation.

Commerce Public Schools say counseling and support services will be available for those that need it.

Ty Albright1 week ago