Fatal Crash in Weld County

On November 24, 2009 at approximately 4:05 p.m., Colorado State Troopers responded to a fatal crash on westbound Interstate 76 at milepost 51 in Weld


County. A 1992 red Freightliner with semi trailer was traveling westbound on Interstate 76. A 1966 white GMC Farm Truck was also traveling westbound on Interstate 76. The Freightliner went to pass the GMC on the left, when it struck the left rear of the vehicle. This caused the GMC to travel off the right side of the roadway and roll.

The restrained driver of the Freightliner has been identified as Edward Rose, age 64 of Akron, Colo. Rose sustained no injuries.

The unrestrained driver of the GMC has been identified as Norman Troudt, age 73 of Wiggins, Colo. Troudt sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Weld County Coroner.

The crash and subsequent investigation led to a closure of westbound Interstate 76 for several hours.

Alcohol or drugs are NOT suspected as contributing factors

Edward Rose has been cited for Careless Driving Causing Death.

Next of kin have been notified.

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Six Teens Injured in Crash on Interstate 70 near Rifle

On November 24, 2009 at approximately 12:50 p.m., Colorado State Troopers responded to the serious injury crash on westbound Interstate 70 at milepost 86. A silver 1998 Nissan Sentra was westbound before losing control. The vehicle traveled off the roadway through a deer fence. The vehicle then became airborne over a dry creek bed. The vehicle struck the side of an embankment and rolled.
The restrained driver has been identified as Juan Moreno-Zavala, age 17 of Glenwood Springs, Colo. Moreno-Zavala sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to St Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction.

The five passengers have been identified as:

· Jonathan Aguirre-Anchondo, age 19 of Glenwood Springs, Colo. He sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to St Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction. (Restrained)

· Ivan Moreno-Zavala, age 18 of Glenwood Springs, Colo. He sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to St Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction. (Unrestrained and ejected)

· Valaria Castillo, age 16 of Glenwood Springs, Colo. She sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to St Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction. (Unrestrained and ejected)

· Mavel Rodriguez, age 15 of Glenwood Springs, Colo. She sustained minor injuries and was transported Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs. (Unrestrained and ejected)

· Jenny Lisseth-Medin, age 16 of Glenwood Springs, Colo. She sustained minor injuries and was transported Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs. (Unrestrained and ejected)

Alcohol or drugs are not suspected as contributing factors. However, speed is being investigated as a possible contributing factor.

The crash is still under investigation.

The Colorado State Patrol reminds motorists to ensure they are always wearing their seatbelts when traveling along Colorado's highways.

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Submitted by: Trooper Ryan Sullivan