MOAB, UT — June 13, 2025 — Moab police have arrested 36‑year‑old Patrick Kim Bierschied II after he allegedly drove erratically through the city late Thursday night, crashed head‑on with another vehicle, injured five people, and fled the scene .
Incident Details
Around 9:30 p.m., witnesses reported Bierschied behind the wheel of a black Ram truck performing reckless stunts—swerving into a parking lot, nearly hitting other cars, exiting, then doing “donuts” again.
One witness, later recognizing Bierschied, followed him, alerted police, and confronted him. Bierschied allegedly shoved the witness before returning to his truck and continuing to drive dangerously.
A Moab police sergeant spotted the vehicle speeding on Main Street, attempted a traffic stop, but Bierschied disregarded it and entered the northbound lane, heading southbound—resulting in a head‑on collision.
Injuries and Aftermath
The crash left one driver with serious injuries, and four additional passengers were also hurt . Despite the collision, Bierschied continued driving until his truck ended up in a ditch. He abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.
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Arrest and Charges
A deputy located Bierschied near Boulder and U.S. 191. Officers noted a strong smell of alcohol when detaining him. He refused a blood-alcohol test and became combative, including kicking officers at the Grand County Jail.
Bierschied now faces multiple charges, including:
Negligent operation of a vehicle causing injury
Failure to remain at the scene
Assault (including assault by a prisoner)
Additional traffic-related offenses.
Authorities based his arrest affidavit on witness accounts, footage from the sergeant’s pursuit, and officers’ observations of his behavior and odor of alcohol.
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Community Impact & Police Response
This incident shook the Moab community, with one collision injuring five people and causing alarm. Police credited quick witness intervention and timely pursuit for preventing further harm.
No additional details have been released about the crash victims’ conditions or Bierschied’s bail status.
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Reminder on Road Safety
Police reaffirmed they will pursue all reckless driving aggressively, especially incidents involving impaired or wrong-way driving. They encourage anyone who experiences or witnesses similar dangerous behavior to contact law enforcement immediately.
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What’s Next?
Bierschied is being held without bail while awaiting hearings. Prosecutors continue to prepare charges related to the crash, injuries, assault, and hit-and-run.
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In summary: Moab police swiftly arrested a man after a dangerous nightly rampage through town, a wrong-way crash, and injuries to five individuals. The investigation remains active as charges proceed.