MURRAY, Utah, Jan. 26, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — The Murray City Police Department has released the name of the male motorcyclist killed Tuesday night in a crash in Murray.
The fatal accident happened at about 6:42 p.m at the intersection of 5900 S. and State St., when the motorcyclist, now identified as Murray resident Christian Anthony Shupe, 37, was involved in crash with a car making a left hand turn.
Shupe was pronounced dead at the scene.
Court documents say the car’s driver, Catherine Thulin, “admitted to drinking that day, stating she had a couple of beers out of a 15 pack. Field sobriety tests were administered. Catherine displayed several signs and clue consistent with impairment. A breath sample was obtained… a result of 0.206 was obtained….”
In a prepared statement released Friday, Murray City Police said the District Attorney was screening multiple charges against Thulin, including accusations of alleged DUI, Negligently Operating a Vehicle Resulting in Death,” and, use of a vehicle by an “Alcohol Restricted Driver.”
