17-Year-Old Killed in Forest Lakes Crash on Forest Service Road 330 [Coconino County, AZ]

Two People Arrested in Fatal Crash on Forest Service Road 330 in Coconino County

COCONINO COUNTY, AZ (September 11, 2026)— Authorities arrested two men following an investigation into a July 3, 2026, vehicle crash on Forest Service Road 330 in Forest Lakes that claimed the life of a 17-year-old boy.

According to the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the collision on Forest Service Road 330 on July 3. The crash resulted in the teenager’s death.

Because of the circumstances surrounding the collision, investigators with the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division launched a follow-up investigation.

Detectives interviewed witnesses, reviewed available evidence, obtained records, and coordinated with the Arizona Department of Public Safety to collect additional vehicle data.

Authorities said the investigation ultimately uncovered evidence that supported criminal charges against two individuals.

On August 28, 2026, authorities arrested 19-year-old Carter Travis of Glendale and booked him into the Coconino County Detention Facility. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Travis faces charges of second-degree homicide, three counts of aggravated assault, felony endangerment, DUI—slightest degree, and DUI—extreme degree.

The following day, August 29, authorities arrested 25-year-old Joseph Ohlendorf of Tempe. Officials booked Ohlendorf into the Coconino County Detention Facility on allegations of manslaughter and four counts of furnishing alcohol to minors.

Detectives with the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division investigated the case in coordination with the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

The charges described above are allegations. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of the deceased. May the bereaved find solace and strength in this extremely trying time.

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