A Man From Guatemala Arrested For DUI After Single Vehicle Crash
- Travis Uresk
- Aug 28, 2024
- 3 min read
By Travis Uresk
8/28/24
| Uintah County | August 17th, 2024 |
At 9:45 p.m., the Utah Highway Patrol was dispatched to a single-vehicle crash near milepost 139 on US-40. When Trooper Lorensen arrived on the scene, he saw an overturned vehicle on the South side of the highway.
The trooper quickly confirmed that no one was trapped in the car, and there was no longer any threat to life. Trooper Lorensen observed multiple beer cans and broken beer bottles littering the scene.
Trooper Lorensen began speaking with the people on the scene, trying to identify the vehicle's occupants and explain what had happened. Witnesses directed him to 22-year-old Antony Ismael Monroy Damaso, identifying him as the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle.
Monroy was upright and walking around but appeared to have poor balance. The trooper was informed that Monroy did not speak English, but a witness on the scene offered to help with translation if needed.
Trooper Lorensen spoke with Monroy, asking if he had a driver's license. He stated that he was from Guatemala and did not have an American driver's license. As they spoke, the trooper could detect a strong odor consistent with alcohol coming from his breath as he spoke.
Monroy denied treatment by EMS on the scene, and they stated they had no concerns other than possible intoxication.
Monroy was asked if he would be willing to submit to SFSTs, and Monroy agreed.
The results are as follows:
HGN: I began this test by asking medical questions related to Monroy's ability to perform this test. He denied having any issues, as well as denied hitting his head during the crash. I then conducted a medical check of Monroy's eyes, observing equal pupil size and tracking with no resting nystagmus. During the actual test, I observed six of the six possible clues, as well as other indications of possible impairment. Monroy had a lack of smooth pursuit in both eyes, nystagmus at maximum deviation in both eyes, and the onset of nystagmus prior to 45 degrees in both eyes. I observed no vertical nystagmus. Indications of possible impairment included moving his head and stopping following my finger with his eyes.
Nine-step walk and turn: I began this test by asking Monroy medical questions related to this test and the one-leg stand. Monroy denied having any issues that would hinder his ability to walk or balance. Prior to entering the instruction position, I ensured we were on an adequately flat surface clear of any significant obstructions. Monroy confirmed he had no questions about this test. During this test, I observed at least five of the eight possible clues, as well as other indications of possible impairment. During the instruction phase, Monroy started too soon and could not keep balance. During the walking phase, Monroy missed heel to toe by more than approximately 1/2 inch, raised his arms more than approximately six inches, and made an improper turn. Some indications of possible impairment I observed during this test were looking up, rushing through the test, and not counting out loud.
One-leg stand: After explaining and demonstrating this test, Monroy confirmed he had no questions. During the test, I observed at least two of the four possible clues, as well as other indications of possible impairment. Monroy swayed and put his foot down. Indications of possible impairment included restarting the test, repeating instructions, and looking up.
PBT: After conducting SFSTs, I administered a PBT. Prior to Monroy blowing in the device, I asked Monroy about recent alcohol consumption. He admitted to one beer about a half hour prior to the crash. The PBT device then indicated a positive result for alcohol. After seeing the result on the PBT, I showed Monroy the result, challenging his claim to having only consumed one beer. Monroy then admitted to drinking more than one.
After the tests, it was determined that Monroy was unsafe to drive, and he was arrested.
Monroy was transported to the Uintah County Jail, where he agreed to and an Intoxilyzer test was administered. The result indicated a breath alcohol of .092. These results were almost three hours after the crash.
Once completed with the intoxilyzer test, Monroy was taken to Ashley Regional Medical Center, where he was evaluated by medical staff.
After receiving a medical clearance at the hospital, Monroy was taken back to the Uintah County Jail, where he was booked on the following charges: DUI first offense, open container inside a vehicle, and failure to operate within a single lane.
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