Public Affairs Unit
700 Kipling St. Denver, CO 80215
Trooper Heather Cobler
Public Information Officer
(303) 239-4583
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: April 16, 2010 Time: 4:30pm
On April 16, 2010 at 12:43pm, state troopers were dispatched to a fatal crash on Weld County Road 49 (WCR 49) just south of Weld County Road 50 (WCR 50), in which a head-on collision between 2 semi’s killed both drivers.
Troopers have determined that a semi-truck was travelling northbound on WCR 49 just south of WCR 50. The truck crossed into the southbound lanes of WCR 49 and struck a water tanker truck travelling southbound. The driver of the northbound semi-truck was ejected from his vehicle. Both driver’s sustained fatal injuries.
The driver of the semi-truck travelling northbound has been identified as Shabbath Campbell, 27, of Johnstown, CO. The restrained driver of the southbound truck has been identified as Antero Alaniz Jr., 49, of Evans, CO.
“Today three people lost their lives in a two-hour period,” said Trooper Heather Cobler, spokesperson for the Colorado State Patrol. “This tragedy should remind us all, of the potential dangers on Colorado roadways, and how important it is to drive safely.”
This crash is still under investigation.
Next of Kin HAVE been notified.
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Trooper Heather Cobler
Colorado State Patrol - Public Affairs Unit
303-239-4500
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