Man charged after Rupert Drive rollover that trapped passenger
On July 11 a pickup overturned on Rupert Drive; a female passenger was pinned beneath the truck and the driver’s blood alcohol was 0.09%.
On July 11, 2026, at about 7:35 p.m., a pickup driven by 30-year-old Jacob Connor Vest veered off Rupert Drive in the “Narrows,” struck a rock wall and flipped multiple times, pinning a female passenger beneath the vehicle. Both victims were alert and conscious; emergency responders extricated the passenger and EMS treated both before they were taken to the hospital. Vest admitted to drinking, a blood draw showed a BAC of 0.09%, and Officer Hernandez filed multiple charges, including aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence, several DUI counts, simple assault, reckless driving and careless driving — serious injury; charges were posted August 7, 2026.