On June 7th, the Utah County Sheriff’s Offices announced that Peterson Drew Matheson, age 30, turned himself in and was booked for driving the Ford F150 that caused the crash on SR-73 that resulted in the deaths of Rodney Michael Salm, and Michaela Himmelberger on June 4th. Matheson is being charged with two 2nd Degree Felony Counts of Manslaughter and a Class B reckless driving offense.
Matheson has had 19 different court cases against him since 2010 in different jurisdictions throughout Utah since 2010. The worst offense prior to this was a speeding ticket in 2022 for 102 MPH in Millard County.
The Cedar Valley Sentinel has pulled the Utah court records for Peterson Drew Matheson and has found that this is not the first time that he has been charged in Utah courts. There are a total of 19 offenses where he has been issued citations for moving and no moving violations.
- In 2010 he was ticketed for headlight and parking violations in Holladay.
- In 2011 he was ticketed three times for parking violations in Holladay, twice for speeding (Murray and South Salt Lake), and for a License Plate Violation in Murray
- In 2012 he was ticketed for no insurance and twice for window tint and/or window obstruction violations
- In 2013 he was ticketed twice for speeding, once in Sandy and once in West Jordan.
- In 2014 he was ticketed for speeding in Murray and 2 other vehicle violations and again in Cottonwood Heights for the location of the license plate.
- In 2015 he was ticketed for a window tint violation
- In 2018 he was ticketed for speeding and had the ticket dismissed after attending traffic school
- In 2022 he was ticketed in Millard for going 102 miles per hour in an 80 zone
We have included the court records for each of the 19 court appearances below.
Mike Kieffer – Editor-in-Chief, Cedar Valley Sentinel
Mike Kieffer is a dynamic leader and community advocate based in Eagle Mountain, Utah. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Cedar Valley Sentinel, a local publication dedicated to informing, inspiring, and elevating the Cedar Valley community through honest and accurate journalism. With a passion for fostering connections, Kieffer has made it his mission to highlight local businesses, provide reliable news, and support community development.
Beyond his editorial role, Kieffer is the owner of Lake Mountain Media, LLC, a company specializing in media and communications, and the co-owner of Quail Run Farms, which focuses on sustainable farming and community engagement. He also actively contributes to the local economy and culture as a member of the Eagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce.
Kieffer’s dedication extends to preserving and promoting the history and heritage of the Cedar Valley area. He often participates in community-centered events and media, including podcasts that explore the unique aspects of life in the region. Through his varied endeavors, he remains a steadfast advocate for the growth and enrichment of the local community.
