BOULDER JUNCTION, WI (WSAU) — Charges have been filed this month against a teenager who caused a deadly accident in January.
19-year-old Tyler Metz of Poplar, is facing charges of homicide by vehicle while using a controlled substance, causing injury and operating under the influence, possession of narcotic drugs, and possession of meth for a fatal hit and run on Highway 51. An arrest warrant has also been issued for Metz.
The two-car crash that occurred on January 23rd, 2019 killed a man and critically injured his daughter. At the crash, EMS found a box of cigarettes on Metz that contained white pills and methamphetamine. Court documents say that the surviving victim said Metz crossed the center line prior to the crash.
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The arrest warrant for Metz was issued on May 14th. Future court dates will be set when Metz has been taken into custody.
