Man Lies About Car Theft After Crash | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Dennis Rolland Atkinson, 54, pulled off a masterclass in deception after crashing his car near Gunlock—only to report it stolen to avoid admitting fault. With his license suspended, he faced mounting charges including false reporting and leaving the scene. Deputies found burnt weed and paraphernalia in the wrecked car, and a witness spotted him matching his description near a campground. Even more damning? He called deputies to report his own stolen car—while his shoe prints matched those at the crash. When caught, he confessed to the lie, and with active warrants from two counties, he’s now…