An Ogden man, Tyson Bryce Treasure, stands charged with first-degree murder among 14 total charges filed against him after a fatal DUI collision. According to KUTV, the 26-year-old suspect allegedly initiated an 18-minute series of crashes on Dec. 28, which left one pedestrian dead and several others injured. Treasure's blood alcohol content reportedly exceeded three times Utah's legal limit post the incidents.
Detailing the incidents, court documents cited by ABC4 reveal that the spree of destruction included six hit-and-run crashes across Ogden, which culminated in Treasure's vehicle being disabled at 12th and Harrison. After escaping an initial stop by the Utah Highway Patrol, which subsequently called off the chase, Treasure was taken into custody without further incident. His alleged rampage claimed the life of a 50-year-old man, name undisclosed, alongside multiple injuries sustained by other individuals.
Treasure's high level of intoxication was evident when he eluded attempts for a detox while at the Ogden Regional Medical Center, just before his spree. As reported by FOX 13, Treasure's blood alcohol level was initially quantified at .248 and later measured at .177 following his apprehension, with both readings significantly surpassing the state's .05 limit. The erratic nature of his behavior was noted by police during his arrest, oscillating from calm to irritable according to their observations.
The consequences of Treasure's actions have prompted a no-bail hold pending a pretrial hearing. His initial court appearance was scheduled for Friday, Jan. 3. This development follows a grim tally of vehicular chaos attributed to one individual's alleged negligence and substance impairment, tragedies that echo far beyond the confines of legal retribution and into the stricken hearts of families, and the community at large.
