Springville Man Killed by Suspected Drunk Driver With Six Times Legal Alcohol LimitSpringville Man Killed by Suspected Drunk Driver With Six Times Legal Alcohol Limit
SPRINGVILLE, Utah — Police say a 36-year-old man was struck and killed in Springville on Wednesday by a driver who had more than six times the legal limit of alcohol in his system.
Authorities identified the victim as Matthew Daines, 36, a pedestrian who was fatally hit while walking along the roadway. Emergency crews responded quickly, but Daines died as a result of his injuries.
According to Springville police, the driver was found to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) more than six times Utah’s legal limit of 0.05%. Investigators say the suspect was severely impaired at the time of the crash, and they believe alcohol was the primary factor in the deadly collision. The man was taken into custody and is expected to face multiple charges, including automobile homicide and driving under the influence.
The crash has shaken the Springville community, with residents expressing both grief over Daines’ death and anger at the reckless actions that led to it. Friends and family remembered Daines as a caring and hardworking man whose life was cut short in a preventable tragedy.
Law enforcement officials condemned the driver’s actions and emphasized the dangers of extreme intoxication behind the wheel. “This is a heartbreaking case that demonstrates the devastating consequences of impaired driving,” a Springville Police Department spokesperson said. “One choice to drive drunk can destroy multiple lives.”
Utah has some of the strictest drunk driving laws in the nation, having lowered its legal limit to 0.05% in 2018. Officials say that in this case, the driver’s BAC was so high that it posed a serious danger not only to himself but to everyone around him.
Community leaders and advocates against impaired driving are urging residents to take this tragedy as a reminder of the importance of making safe choices — whether that means calling a rideshare, relying on public transportation, or designating a sober driver.
The investigation remains ongoing as police work to gather more details about the suspect and the moments leading up to the crash.
