CRIME

‘Trying to run me over’: Price teen gives play-by-play of being chased by a truck

Dec 6, 2024, 10:25 PM | Updated: Dec 9, 2024, 7:42 am

PRICE — A man was booked on suspicion of attempted murder after police said he threatened children and tried to run them over with his truck at a city park.

The chain of events began before 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Dino Mine Park, 1050 East 7th North. One of the teens told KSL TV he tried to defend himself by throwing rocks back at the man, striking him once in the face.


That teen, 15-year-old Teegan Robinson, said the man — who was later identified as 57-year-old David Earl Holden — first approached one of his friends in that teen’s car in the park’s parking lot.

“(My friend) was sitting there eating with his girlfriend, and he started his car,” Teegan said. “So, the guy came up, and he was getting all mad at him, and he spat on his window.”

Teegan said he and some other friends went back to talk to Holden about what happened.

Tire tracks on the snow left in Dino Mine Adventure Park after the alleged attack.

Tire tracks on the snow left in Dino Mine Adventure Park after the alleged attack. (KSL TV)

“He just hopped in his truck and started driving all over the parking lot trying to hit us,” he said. “He drove up on top of the grass and actually clipped my friend in the hip, and that’s when I grabbed the rocks and started throwing them at his truck and stuff because he was sitting there trying to run me over.”

According to Teegan, Holden then got out of his truck, reached for a knife, and then put it back and instead grabbed rocks and started throwing them at the teens.

“I threw a rock at him, and I missed,” Teegan said. “He started running after me, so I grabbed a flat rock and hucked it at his head, and I hit him in the head.”

Teegan said he and his friends tried to leave the parking lot, but Holden blocked the entrance and started throwing rocks at their car. He said the man then followed the teens in his truck and nearly hit two other cars as the teens made their escape.

“I think that everybody who is talking about it locally is like, ‘What in the world?’” Teegan’s mother, Lynnae Robinson, said. “It’s wild, honestly.”

According to jail documents, Price police officers were eventually called to the McDonald’s on 409 East Main Street after a report of a man who was bleeding from the face threatening another man with a knife.

The documents stated that a Carbon County Sheriff’s deputy told a Price police officer that a teen had called and reported the chain of events at the park. When the officer spoke to the teen, the teen’s description of the man at the park matched Holden’s appearance at the McDonald’s.

The McDonald's where David Earl Holden was found and arrested.

The McDonald’s where David Earl Holden was found and arrested. (KSL TV)

Holden was booked into the Carbon County Jail on suspicion of attempted murder, threat or use of a dangerous weapon in a fight, reckless driving and threats of violence.

Price city staff said video from a camera at the park appeared to show a car driving erratically and trying to run over children.

According to documents, Holden threatened to kill the Price officer who took him to jail and said if he was ever released, he would find a gun and become the “next mass shooter.”

Price Police Capt. Brandon Ratcliffe told KSL TV the situation very easily could have had a worse outcome, and officers were grateful it did not.

Meanwhile, Lynnae Robinson is just grateful the children managed to escape the ordeal.

“It’s terrifying,” she said. “All of (the teens) really stepped up, and for being so young they really — they did a good job.”

Ratcliffe said investigators were still seeking additional witnesses and video sources of what happened. Anyone with information should contact the Price City Police Department at 435-636-3190 or dispatch at 435-637-0890.

KSL 5 TV Live

Crime

Handcuffs used at the decommissioned Draper Prison....

Pat Reavy, KSL.com

Utah woman accused of putting Borax in her children’s water

A Uintah County woman investigators say was putting a household cleaner in her children's water to help with weight loss has been arrested.

13 hours ago

A Unified Police Department vehicle sits in a neighborhood in Big Cottonwood Canyon on Friday, Feb....

Michael Houck

SWAT arrests man suspected of robbing a Utah bank and sending threats to another

A man is accused of robbing a bank and stealing a dollar amount to reference the 9/11 attacks last week.

21 hours ago

An officer assigned to the Salt Lake City Police Department’s Pioneer Patrol Division Bike Squad ...

Diana Jones

SLCPD officers arrest 2 people suspected of drug trafficking in Library Square

On Thursday, Salt Lake City Police Department’s Bike Squad arrested two men for a suspected drug trafficking operation in Library Square. 

3 days ago

Autumn Mercado, who was found dead in her home on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025....

Garna Mejia

Charges pending in case of West Jordan mother found dead, family seeks justice and protection for children

Nearly a month after the discovery of a West Jordan woman's body during a welfare check, charges in the case have yet to be filed.

3 days ago

Friends and family leaving flowers and mementos in front of Heather Barela's photo....

Jacob Freeman

Charges brought against 15-year-old in Santa Clara murder case

Charges have officially been filed against a 15-year-old accused of killing a family member and wounding another in Santa Clara on Jan. 30.

4 days ago

A tense day in the courtroom as a teen faces adult murder charges in a stabbing death that brings q...

Darby Sparks, KSL

Defense questions motive in Jordan High School teen stabbing death

A tense day in the courtroom as a teen faces adult murder charges in a stabbing death that brings questions of possible gang motive.

5 days ago

Sponsored Articles

luxury living room with a classic white sofa and sofa, interior design...

Lighting Design

Revisiting home lighting trends for 2025

Looking for inspiration to revamp your home lighting? This article outlines some of the emerging lighting trends for 2025.

holiday gift basket with blue tissue paper and gingerbread cookies...

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe

Holiday hacks for a stress-free season

Get more out of your time with family and loved ones over the holidays by following these tips for a stress-free season.

2 computer techs in a computer shop holding up a computer server with the "hang loose" sign...

PC Laptops

A comprehensive guide to choosing the right computer

With these tips, choosing the right computer that fits your needs and your budget will be easier than ever.

crowds of people in a German style Christmas market...

This Is The Place Heritage Park

Celebrate Christkindlmarket at This Is The Place Heritage Park!

The Christkindlmarket is an annual holiday celebration influenced by German traditions and generous giving.

Image of pretty woman walking in snowy mountains. Portrait of female wearing warm winter earmuff, r...

Lighting Design

Brighten your mood this winter with these lighting tricks

Read our lighting tips on how to brighten your mood in the winter if you are experiencing seasonal affective disorder.

A kitchen with a washer and dryer and a refrigerator...

Appliance Man

Appliance Man: a trusted name in Utah’s home appliance industry

Despite many recent closures of local appliance stores, Appliance Man remains Utah's trusted home appliance business and is here to stay.

‘Trying to run me over’: Price teen gives play-by-play of being chased by a truck