In a tragic incident in Utah, a newlywed man lost his life while saving his wife from an oncoming vehicle. Matthew Daines, who had just tied the knot in July, was walking with his wife on a sidewalk in Springville when a Chevrolet Silverado, allegedly driven by a drunk driver, veered off the road and headed straight for them.
According to the Springville Police Department, Daines noticed the truck barreling towards them and pushed his wife out of the way, taking the full brunt of the impact himself. His quick thinking and selfless act ensured his wife’s safety, but he was critically injured.
Emergency services arrived at the scene around 8:40 p.m. and immediately began life-saving efforts. Daines was rushed to a local hospital, but his injuries were too severe, and he later succumbed to them.
The driver of the truck, identified as Travis McIntyre, was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol. Officers at the scene reported smelling alcohol on McIntyre, which led to a DUI investigation. The investigation revealed that McIntyre’s blood alcohol level was more than six times the legal limit. He was subsequently arrested and charged with vehicular homicide, DUI, and several other offenses.
In a statement released by the Springville Police Department on behalf of Daines’ family, they expressed their profound sorrow and shock at the sudden loss of their son. They acknowledged the incident as a result of human error but chose to trust in the wisdom of the Almighty. The family also requested privacy as they navigate through their grief and make necessary arrangements.
According to state marriage records, Daines and his wife, whose identity has been withheld at the request of the police and her family, had received their marriage license on July 19. A friend of Daines, who identified himself as a “wrestling brother” on Facebook, confirmed the tragic news in a post, sharing multiple photos and videos of their time together.