Driver charged with aggravated DUI following Garden City car crash
Jan 12, 2026
A driver has been charged with Aggravated DUI following a Sunday evening car crash in Garden City that involved two vehicles.According to a news release from the Garden City Police Department, officers arrived at the crash site,
located at the intersection of Chinden Blvd. and Garrett St., at 7:49 p.m. on Sunday.There, they discovered a blue Hyundai Tucson and a red Jeep Wrangler that had been involved in a collision.Upon further investigation, officers say the driver of the Hyundai Tucson failed to yield while making a left turn during a flashing yellow traffic signal. The driver of the Jeep sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported to a nearby hospital for medical care. Driving under the influence is a selfish choice that can have no positive outcome. Too many of our friends and loved ones are impacted by DUI drivers every day. I am grateful the victim in this collision was not seriously injured or killed. Driving under the influence is 100% preventable. - Cory Stambaugh, Garden City Chief of PoliceDuring their investigation into the incident, Garden City Police noticed that the driver of the Hyundai Tucson was displaying "indicators of impairment and a Driving Under the Influence investigation was conducted."After the investigation was finished, officers arrested the driver of the Tucson, John Derisio, for alleged Aggravated Driving Under the Influence, a felony. Derisio was later booked into the Ada County Jail.The driver of the Jeep is recovering from their injuries at home.
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