Public Assistance Needed - Fatal Hit and Run - Weld County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:    
Date: 11-11-09    Time: 12:05 PM

On 11-11-09 at approximately 07:34 AM Colorado State Patrol troopers responded to a report of a fatal hit and run crash on Weld County Road 37 just south of Weld County Road 8 near Lochbuie in Weld County.

The body of an adult female pedestrian was discovered this morning near WCR 37 by a school bus driver. The investigation has revealed that the female was the victim of a hit and run crash. At this time, investigators do not have any suspect or vehicle information. It is believed the hit and run crash happened some time between 7:30 PM on 11-10-09 and 7:30 AM on 11-11-09.

The female pedestrian has been identified as Jannelle C. Devisser, 28 of Brighton, CO. Devisser sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with information about this tragic incident is asked to call the Colorado State Patrol at 970-506-4999.


Next of kin HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.