SALT LAKE CITY — A 19-year-old is facing charges, including driving under the influence, after Salt Lake City police say they witnessed him attempt a U-turn that almost struck someone on a scooter.
Daniel Margarito Garcia, 19, was arrested on Saturday and faces charges of driving under the influence, unsafe lane travel, alcohol restricted driver, no valid license, and speed contest or exhibition on a highway.
According to court documents, officers on Saturday morning, just after 2:30 a.m., observed a Chevy Silverado make a U-turn near the intersection of 1000 West and North Temple. Officers say they could hear the spinning of the truck’s tires and could smell burning rubber following the U-turn…