Authorities confirmed that a tragic and preventable crash unfolded when **42-year-old McIntyre**, heavily intoxicated, struck and killed **Daines** in a devastating collision. Investigators revealed that McIntyre’s blood alcohol level measured **0.307**—nearly four times the legal limit—placing him in a state of extreme impairment. Witnesses had reported erratic behavior in the moments leading up to the crash,
including McIntyre sitting stationary at green lights and swerving unpredictably across lanes, endangering everyone on the roadway.The fatal incident occurred as McIntyre’s truck, which was towing a trailer, plowed into Daines with catastrophic force. Daines was pinned beneath the vehicle and did not survive, while his wife, though injured, miraculously escaped with only minor wounds.
First responders described a chaotic scene, with bystanders attempting to help before emergency crews arrived. Despite their rapid response, nothing could be done to save Daines.During the post-crash investigation, police discovered multiple open alcohol containers inside McIntyre’s vehicle. Officers noted his severely impaired condition: slurred speech, inability to stand properly, and red, glossy eyes that reflected his intoxication.
Authorities stated that his level of impairment was so profound that he should not have been capable of operating a motor vehicle, let alone driving a large truck with a trailer attached.McIntyre was immediately taken into custody and faces multiple felony charges, including vehicular homicide and DUI. Prosecutors have signaled their intention to pursue the case aggressively, emphasizing the sheer recklessness involved.
The loss of Daines has devastated his family and community, who remember him as a kind and hardworking man taken far too soon. Advocates against drunk driving say the tragedy is a grim reminder of how one person’s irresponsible decisions can destroy lives in an instant. Tributes continue to pour in as loved ones mourn his irreplaceable presence.
