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SALT LAKE CITY — A man was arrested after allegedly driving under the influence and getting his car high-centered on railroad tracks and assaulting officers.
Police were notified just before 10 p.m. of a car that was stuck on railroad tracks at 200 South and Montgomery Street, Salt Lake City Police detective Dennis McGowan said. Union Pacific was also notified of the blocked tracks. It is unclear how long the vehicle was on the tracks before officials arrived.
When medics arrived, they found Bryen Pace, 50, on the scene with a laceration on his forehead. As medics attempted to give Pace medical attention, he allegedly kicked a firefighter.
When police attempted to take Pace into custody, he became aggressive with police, kicking the officer and a patrol vehicle, McGowan said.
Pace was arrested on suspicion of assault on an emergency responder, resisting arrest and DUI. Police said it appears to be alcohol-related.
McGowan said this incident was an example of the public reporting suspicious situations to police. He urged the public to call dispatch if they see something suspicious or potentially dangerous.
“They’re the ones that shortened the time by notifying police and fire immediately and we were able to get there soon enough and alert Union Pacific to what was going on,” he said.