FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: 10-24-09 Time: 4:30 PM
On 10-24-09 at approximately 04:15 AM Colorado State Patrol troopers responded to a construction zone accident on eastbound Colorado 470 just east of Broadway (milepost 20) in Douglas County.
A black 2007 Dodge Charger was eastbound on C470 in the right lane. There was a closure of the right lane due to a construction project. An Orange 1996 ELI Pelican street sweeper was in the construction zone when the front of the Dodge struck the rear of the street sweeper. The collision caused the ejection of an occupant from the street sweeper. The Dodge then struck other construction related equipment before coming to rest in the right lane.
The unrestrained male driver of the Dodge has been identified as Christopher T. Chialtas, 40 of Highlands Ranch, CO. Chialtas sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at Littleton Hospital.
The injured male construction worker has been identified as Donald F. Pacheco, 37 of Pueblo, CO. Pacheco sustained serious injuries and was transported to Littleton Hospital.
Alcohol IS suspected of being a contributing factor.
Next of kin HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.
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