COLORADO STATE PATROL
NEWS RELEASE
Public Affairs Unit
700 Kipling St. Denver, CO 80215
Trooper Nate Reid
Public Information Officer
(303) 239-4583________________
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: 04/13/11 Time: 12:25 A.M.
On 4/12/11 at approximately 8:23 P.M. Colorado State Troopers responded to a four-vehicle crash resulting in one fatality in Douglas County.
A 2000 International semi tractor-trailer was traveling southbound Interstate 25 at mile marker 189, hauling logs, when it experienced a mechanical failure. The Semi was driven onto the left shoulder where it stopped. A green 2000 Jeep Cherokee was traveling southbound Interstate 25 in the left lane. The front left side of the Jeep struck the right rear of the semi trailer. The Jeep then spun into the adjoining lane and struck 2 other vehicles, a 2001 Honda Civic and a 2007 Infinity sedan which were also traveling southbound
The unidentified female driver of the Jeep was ejected during the crash sequence and was pronounced dead on scene. The male driver and female passenger of the Honda were transported to Littleton Hospital with moderate injuries. The male driver of the Infinity was uninjured in the crash.
Interstate 25 was closed southbound at Ridgegate Parkway for several hours while the crash was being investigated.
This crash remains under investigation.
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Rock Slide & Highway 50 Road Closure
COLORADO STATE PATROL
NEWS RELEASE
Troop 2A
600 West 3rd
Florence, CO 81226
Office: 719-784-3275
MSgt. William Holt
Corporal K.E. Galyean
Reference Number: 2A11-0276
Office: 719-539-4816
________________________________________________________
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: 02/14/11 Time: 8:20 P.M.
Rock Slide & Highway 50 Road Closure
At about 4:12 PM on February 14, 2011, Colorado State Patrol troopers from the Florence office and Salida office responded to a rock slide on Highway 50 near MP 244. This location is approximately 4 miles east of Coaldale and one mile west of Cotopaxi.
U.S. Highway 50 will be closed for an undetermined amount of time, due to the rock slide that has completely covered the roadway.
At the location of the rockslide, U.S. Highway 50 is covered by rocks of various sizes to a height of approximately 20 feet. The stability of the remaining rock face that the slide came from is unknown, and must be assessed before the debris can begin to be cleared.
There are no county or local roads that can be used to by-pass the closure. CDOT has placed road closures at the intersection of Hwy 50 & Hwy 9 (Royal Gorge), Hwy 50 & Hwy 69 (Texas Creek), and Hwy 50 & Hwy 285 (Poncha Springs). VMS boards have been activated. Motorists are advised to check the CDOT website at www.cotrip.org for further information.
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NEWS RELEASE
Troop 2A
600 West 3rd
Florence, CO 81226
Office: 719-784-3275
MSgt. William Holt
Corporal K.E. Galyean
Reference Number: 2A11-0276
Office: 719-539-4816
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: 02/14/11 Time: 8:20 P.M.
Rock Slide & Highway 50 Road Closure
At about 4:12 PM on February 14, 2011, Colorado State Patrol troopers from the Florence office and Salida office responded to a rock slide on Highway 50 near MP 244. This location is approximately 4 miles east of Coaldale and one mile west of Cotopaxi.
U.S. Highway 50 will be closed for an undetermined amount of time, due to the rock slide that has completely covered the roadway.
At the location of the rockslide, U.S. Highway 50 is covered by rocks of various sizes to a height of approximately 20 feet. The stability of the remaining rock face that the slide came from is unknown, and must be assessed before the debris can begin to be cleared.
There are no county or local roads that can be used to by-pass the closure. CDOT has placed road closures at the intersection of Hwy 50 & Hwy 9 (Royal Gorge), Hwy 50 & Hwy 69 (Texas Creek), and Hwy 50 & Hwy 285 (Poncha Springs). VMS boards have been activated. Motorists are advised to check the CDOT website at www.cotrip.org for further information.
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011
**Updated Release** Head-on Crash on Hwy 85 In Douglas County
**UPDATE**
Yesterday afternoon at about 4:12 p.m., Colorado state troopers were dispatched to a head-on crash on Highway 85 south of Titan Rd. in Douglas County. Troopers have determined that a Mercedes, driven by Connie Underwood, 56, of Castle Rock, was traveling southbound on Highway 85 when the vehicle entered a curve, went off the right side of the road before swerving into the northbound lanes and striking a northbound Jeep head-on.
The driver of the Jeep, Claude Bounds, 69, of Castle Rock, died at Swedish hospital after being airlifted from the crash scene with serious injuries. The Jeep’s front seat passenger, Carolyn Bounds, 64, of Castle Rock, died at Littleton Adventist Hospital shortly after the crash. A 4-year-old child in the Jeep suffered only minor injuries. All occupants of the Jeep were properly restraint with seatbelts, or child restraint systems.
The driver of the Mercedes was also transported Swedish Medical Center with serious injuries.
Troopers are investigating the use of alcohol and/or drugs as a contributing factor to this crash. Criminal charges will be filed pending further investigation.
Initial release sent out :1/24/11
Yesterday afternoon at about 4:12 p.m., Colorado state troopers were dispatched to a head-on crash on Highway 85 south of Titan Rd. in Douglas County. Troopers have determined that a Mercedes, driven by Connie Underwood, 56, of Castle Rock, was traveling southbound on Highway 85 when the vehicle entered a curve, went off the right side of the road before swerving into the northbound lanes and striking a northbound Jeep head-on.
The driver of the Jeep, Claude Bounds, 69, of Castle Rock, died at Swedish hospital after being airlifted from the crash scene with serious injuries. The Jeep’s front seat passenger, Carolyn Bounds, 64, of Castle Rock, died at Littleton Adventist Hospital shortly after the crash. A 4-year-old child in the Jeep suffered only minor injuries. All occupants of the Jeep were properly restraint with seatbelts, or child restraint systems.
The driver of the Mercedes was also transported Swedish Medical Center with serious injuries.
Troopers are investigating the use of alcohol and/or drugs as a contributing factor to this crash. Criminal charges will be filed pending further investigation.
Initial release sent out :1/24/11
Monday, January 24, 2011
Troopers Investigate Head-on Crash on Hwy 85 In Douglas County
This afternoon at about 4:12 p.m., Colorado state troopers were dispatched to a head-on crash on Highway 85 south of Titan Rd. in Douglas County. Troopers have determined that a Mercedes was traveling southbound on Highway 85 when the vehicle entered a curve, went off the right side of the road before swerving into the northbound lanes and striking a northbound Jeep head-on.
The driver of the Jeep, an adult male, as been airlifted to Swedish hospital with serious injuries. The Jeep’s passengers, an adult female and a 3-year-old child have been transported via ambulance to area hospitals, also with serious injuries.
The female driver of the Mercedes was also taken to Swedish. Her condition is unknown.
Highway 85 is closed at this time during the investigation. It is anticipated that the road will be completely closed for at least one more hour, so motorists are encouraged to avoid the area. Traffic to the north of the crash scene is being diverted at Titan Rd. Motorist can use Highlands Ranch Parkway as an alternate route.
The exact cause of the crash is unknown at this time as the investigation continues.
The driver of the Jeep, an adult male, as been airlifted to Swedish hospital with serious injuries. The Jeep’s passengers, an adult female and a 3-year-old child have been transported via ambulance to area hospitals, also with serious injuries.
The female driver of the Mercedes was also taken to Swedish. Her condition is unknown.
Highway 85 is closed at this time during the investigation. It is anticipated that the road will be completely closed for at least one more hour, so motorists are encouraged to avoid the area. Traffic to the north of the crash scene is being diverted at Titan Rd. Motorist can use Highlands Ranch Parkway as an alternate route.
The exact cause of the crash is unknown at this time as the investigation continues.
Friday, January 14, 2011
CSP Seeks Witnesses in Fatal Hit and Run Crash Involving Pedestrian
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: 1/13/11 Time: 8:00pm
The Colorado State Patrol is seeking information about a crash that killed a young woman tonight in Adams County. The woman was approximately one-half mile south of E. 152nd Ave. on Piccadilly Rd, just after 6:00pm, when she was struck. An unidentified vehicle fled the scene after the crash. Currently, the Colorado State Patrol is in contact with witnesses and the driver of at least one vehicle. It is unknown at this time what caused the pedestrian to be in this area or what driving actions, if any, may have contributed to the crash.
If you have any information, or can identify the vehicle that was travelling in this area just after 6:00pm, please call the Colorado State Patrol Dispatch Center at 303-239-4501.
Piccadilly Rd. remains closed from E. 152nd Ave. to E. 145th Ave. for on-scene investigation. Updates will be released as they become available.
The Colorado State Patrol is seeking information about a crash that killed a young woman tonight in Adams County. The woman was approximately one-half mile south of E. 152nd Ave. on Piccadilly Rd, just after 6:00pm, when she was struck. An unidentified vehicle fled the scene after the crash. Currently, the Colorado State Patrol is in contact with witnesses and the driver of at least one vehicle. It is unknown at this time what caused the pedestrian to be in this area or what driving actions, if any, may have contributed to the crash.
If you have any information, or can identify the vehicle that was travelling in this area just after 6:00pm, please call the Colorado State Patrol Dispatch Center at 303-239-4501.
Piccadilly Rd. remains closed from E. 152nd Ave. to E. 145th Ave. for on-scene investigation. Updates will be released as they become available.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Tour Bus Crash Gunnison County
**UPDATE**
On 12/18/10 at approximately 8:13 P.M., Colorado State Troopers responded to a single vehicle rollover crash involving a tour bus on Highway 114 at milepost five, in Gunnison County.
A 2010 Vanh tour bus, operated by Gotta Go Express Trail Ways, was traveling westbound on Highway 114 when failed to negotiate a right turn. The bus lost control on the icy and snow packed roadway. The bus traveled off the right side of the roadway where it rolled onto its passenger side.
The driver of the bus, Fred Kornegay, age 47 from Texas was uninjured. The bus was occupied by 46 people. Seven of the occupants were taken by ambulance to Gunnison Valley Hospital with moderate injuries. An unidentified 11 year old female was transported by ambulance to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction with serious injuries. The remaining 38 occupants were taken by school bus to Gunnison Valley Hospital with minor injuries. The occupants ages range from 5- 71. It is unclear at this time the age or gender of those that were transported.
The bus transporting a church group from Denton Texas was traveling to Crested Butte when it crashed. The name of the church is Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor John has set up a live broadcast at www.tumc-denton.org. Click live broadcast, then click Pastor John.
Highway 114 was closed while emergency crews were on scene.
The crash remains under investigation.
On 12/18/10 at approximately 8:13 P.M., Colorado State Troopers responded to a single vehicle rollover crash involving a tour bus on Highway 114 at milepost five, in Gunnison County.
A 2010 Vanh tour bus, operated by Gotta Go Express Trail Ways, was traveling westbound on Highway 114 when failed to negotiate a right turn. The bus lost control on the icy and snow packed roadway. The bus traveled off the right side of the roadway where it rolled onto its passenger side.
The driver of the bus, Fred Kornegay, age 47 from Texas was uninjured. The bus was occupied by 46 people. Seven of the occupants were taken by ambulance to Gunnison Valley Hospital with moderate injuries. An unidentified 11 year old female was transported by ambulance to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction with serious injuries. The remaining 38 occupants were taken by school bus to Gunnison Valley Hospital with minor injuries. The occupants ages range from 5- 71. It is unclear at this time the age or gender of those that were transported.
The bus transporting a church group from Denton Texas was traveling to Crested Butte when it crashed. The name of the church is Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor John has set up a live broadcast at www.tumc-denton.org. Click live broadcast, then click Pastor John.
Highway 114 was closed while emergency crews were on scene.
The crash remains under investigation.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
School Bus Crash In El Paso County **Update**
COLORADO STATE PATROL
NEWS RELEASE
Public Affairs Unit
700 Kipling St. Denver, CO 80215
Trooper Nate Reid
Public Information Officer
(303) 239-4583________________
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: 11/10/10 Time: 10:10 A.M.
On 11/09/10 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Colorado State Troopers responded to a rollover crash involving a school bus on Highway 24, five miles east of Peyton, in El Paso County.
A yellow 2000 Bluebird school bus was traveling eastbound on Highway 24 when it attempted to slow for a vehicle in front of it causing the bus to lose control on the icy road. The bus began to spin counterclockwise and went off the north side of the roadway and down an embankment where it rolled onto its right side.
The bus driver, Les Dawson age 65 from Simla was uninjured. The bus was occupied by 24 students and five adults. One adult male was transported by helicopter to Penrose Main with moderate injuries. Eleven other occupants were transported to area hospitals with minor injuries.
The bus was returning to Calhan with a group of middle school children after being in Colorado Springs for a sporting event.
Highway 24 was temporarily closed while emergency crews were on scene.
Dawson has been charged with Careless Driving Causing Injury.
The Colorado State Patrol would like to remind drivers to slow down and give plenty of room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you, especially during winter driving conditions.
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NEWS RELEASE
Public Affairs Unit
700 Kipling St. Denver, CO 80215
Trooper Nate Reid
Public Information Officer
(303) 239-4583________________
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: 11/10/10 Time: 10:10 A.M.
On 11/09/10 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Colorado State Troopers responded to a rollover crash involving a school bus on Highway 24, five miles east of Peyton, in El Paso County.
A yellow 2000 Bluebird school bus was traveling eastbound on Highway 24 when it attempted to slow for a vehicle in front of it causing the bus to lose control on the icy road. The bus began to spin counterclockwise and went off the north side of the roadway and down an embankment where it rolled onto its right side.
The bus driver, Les Dawson age 65 from Simla was uninjured. The bus was occupied by 24 students and five adults. One adult male was transported by helicopter to Penrose Main with moderate injuries. Eleven other occupants were transported to area hospitals with minor injuries.
The bus was returning to Calhan with a group of middle school children after being in Colorado Springs for a sporting event.
Highway 24 was temporarily closed while emergency crews were on scene.
Dawson has been charged with Careless Driving Causing Injury.
The Colorado State Patrol would like to remind drivers to slow down and give plenty of room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you, especially during winter driving conditions.
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Monday, October 4, 2010
COLORADO STATE PATROL
NEWS RELEASEPublic Affairs Unit
700 Kipling St. Denver, CO 80215
Trooper Nate Reid
Public Information Officer
(303) 239-4583________________
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: 10/04/10 Time: 5:00 P.M.
COLORADO STATE TROOPERS ASSIST IN THE ARREST OF HOMICIDE SUSPECT FROM ILLINOIS
On 10/04/10 approximately 2:57 p.m., Colorado State Troopers assisted the East Moline Illinois Police Department in apprehending a homicide suspect Ryan Moore.
Moore is wanted for a homicide that occurred in East Moline Illinois on September 30th.
Investigators from the East Moline Police Department had reason to believe that Moore was traveling through Eagle County and contacted the Colorado State Patrol to assist with his arrest.
Troopers located a vehicle, a 2001 Saturn sedan, and identified the driver of that vehicle matching the description of Moore. Troopers briefly closed westbound Colorado 70 and initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle one mile west of Gypsum. The three male occupants of the Saturn were ordered out at gunpoint and were taken into custody without incident. The male driver was identified as Ryan Moore, age 21 of Illinois and booked into the Eagle County Jail. The two male passengers were interviewed and released.
The Colorado State Patrol was assisted by the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office and Vail Police Department.
Further information should be directed to the East Moline Police Department Captain Reynolds 309-752-1552.
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
Traffic Crash Kills 3 in Fremont County
Colorado State Patrol
Press Release
http://www.csp.state.co.us/
Trooper Heather Cobler
Public Information Officer
303-289-4583
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: July 29, 2010 Time: 1900
A traffic crash kills 3 in Fremont County. On July 29, 2010 at 1900, a black Jeep Cherokee was traveling eastbound on Fremont County Road 123 approximately 1 mile east of Colorado Highway 67. The SUV crossed the westbound lanes of FCR 123, and came off the north shoulder. The vehicle rolled and came to rest approximately 50 feet north of FCR 123. 1 occupant was ejected from the vehicle and 2 occupants were partially ejected. All 3 occupants were pronounced dead on-scene.
Fremont County Road 123 will be closed for approximately 2 hours for on-scene investigation.
The occupants of the vehicle have not yet been identified.
Press Release
http://www.csp.state.co.us/
Trooper Heather Cobler
Public Information Officer
303-289-4583
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: July 29, 2010 Time: 1900
A traffic crash kills 3 in Fremont County. On July 29, 2010 at 1900, a black Jeep Cherokee was traveling eastbound on Fremont County Road 123 approximately 1 mile east of Colorado Highway 67. The SUV crossed the westbound lanes of FCR 123, and came off the north shoulder. The vehicle rolled and came to rest approximately 50 feet north of FCR 123. 1 occupant was ejected from the vehicle and 2 occupants were partially ejected. All 3 occupants were pronounced dead on-scene.
Fremont County Road 123 will be closed for approximately 2 hours for on-scene investigation.
The occupants of the vehicle have not yet been identified.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Fatal crash I 25/ 58th ave. Adams County **UPDATE
COLORADO STATE PATROL
NEWS RELEASE
Public Affairs Unit
700 Kipling St. Denver, CO 80215
Trooper Nate Reid
Public Information Officer
(303) 239-4583________________
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: 07/06/10 Time: 9:45 am
On 07/05/10 approximately 11:19pm Colorado State Troopers responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 25 at 58th Avenue, in Adams County.
At 11:11pm a 2008 Black Toyota Rav4 was reported by witnesses to be traveling south in the northbound lanes of traffic on I25 at Thornton Parkway. The Toyota struck at least one vehicle near Thornton Parkway on I25, then continued south in the northbound lanes until 58th avenue where it struck a 1991 Honda accord station wagon. The driver of the Honda attempted to steer away from the impact when the front of the Toyota struck the passenger side of the Honda.
The driver of the Toyota, Elizabeth Long, age 35 of Denver was transported to Denver Health Medical Center with minor injuries. The driver of the Honda has been identified as Jonathan Swanson, age 32 of Loveland was also transported to Denver Health with moderate injuries. The passenger of the Honda has been Identified as Mary Warren, age 22 of Ft. Collins was killed in the crash and pronounced dead at the scene by the Adams County Coroner’s Office.
Long was released from the hospital and booked into the Adams County Jail with the following charges:
• Vehicular Homicide
• Vehicular Assault (two counts)
• Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs or both
• Careless Driving
• Drove the Wrong Way of a Divided Highway
• Failed to remain on scene of Crash resulting in Serious Bodily Injury
Alcohol is suspected as contributing factor in the crash.
Northbound I25 was closed for several hours at I70 while the crash was investigated by Colorado State Troopers.
The Crash remains under investigation.
The crash near Thornton Parkway is being investigated by Northglenn PD.
The next of kin HAVE been notified.
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NEWS RELEASE
Public Affairs Unit
700 Kipling St. Denver, CO 80215
Trooper Nate Reid
Public Information Officer
(303) 239-4583________________
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: 07/06/10 Time: 9:45 am
On 07/05/10 approximately 11:19pm Colorado State Troopers responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 25 at 58th Avenue, in Adams County.
At 11:11pm a 2008 Black Toyota Rav4 was reported by witnesses to be traveling south in the northbound lanes of traffic on I25 at Thornton Parkway. The Toyota struck at least one vehicle near Thornton Parkway on I25, then continued south in the northbound lanes until 58th avenue where it struck a 1991 Honda accord station wagon. The driver of the Honda attempted to steer away from the impact when the front of the Toyota struck the passenger side of the Honda.
The driver of the Toyota, Elizabeth Long, age 35 of Denver was transported to Denver Health Medical Center with minor injuries. The driver of the Honda has been identified as Jonathan Swanson, age 32 of Loveland was also transported to Denver Health with moderate injuries. The passenger of the Honda has been Identified as Mary Warren, age 22 of Ft. Collins was killed in the crash and pronounced dead at the scene by the Adams County Coroner’s Office.
Long was released from the hospital and booked into the Adams County Jail with the following charges:
• Vehicular Homicide
• Vehicular Assault (two counts)
• Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs or both
• Careless Driving
• Drove the Wrong Way of a Divided Highway
• Failed to remain on scene of Crash resulting in Serious Bodily Injury
Alcohol is suspected as contributing factor in the crash.
Northbound I25 was closed for several hours at I70 while the crash was investigated by Colorado State Troopers.
The Crash remains under investigation.
The crash near Thornton Parkway is being investigated by Northglenn PD.
The next of kin HAVE been notified.
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Monday, June 28, 2010
Fatal Crash I70, Kit Carson County
COLORADO STATE PATROL
NEWS RELEASE
Public Affairs Unit
700 Kipling St. Denver, CO 80215
Trooper Nate Reid
Public Information Officer
(303) 239-4583________________
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: 06/28/10 Time: 7:15 pm
On 06/28/10 approximately 10:31am Colorado State Troopers responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 70 at mile marker 430, seven miles west of Burlington, in Kit Carson County.
A 1998 International CDOT truck was eastbound I70 on the left shoulder, partially in the left lane conducting a weed spraying operation from a truck mounted sprayer. The truck was traveling at a low rate of speed. A 2007 Chevrolet was eastbound I70 in the left lane behind the truck. The front of the Chevrolet collided with the rear of the International.
The driver of the Chevrolet has been identified as Vernon Chute age 79 of Greenville Illinois. Chute sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His front seat passenger also from Greenville Illinois, Norma Chute age 77 also sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two minor passengers in the Chevrolet were airlifted to St. Anthony Central.
The driver of the International has been identified as Michael Vance age 53 of Burlington, was transported to Kit Carson Memorial hospital with minor injuries.
CDOT had signs placed on the roadway warning of the spraying ahead. The conditions were described as clear with unlimited visibility. The roadway where the crash happened was described as flat and straight.
The Colorado State Patrol is still investigating the crash.
The next of kin HAVE been notified.
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NEWS RELEASE
Public Affairs Unit
700 Kipling St. Denver, CO 80215
Trooper Nate Reid
Public Information Officer
(303) 239-4583________________
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: 06/28/10 Time: 7:15 pm
On 06/28/10 approximately 10:31am Colorado State Troopers responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 70 at mile marker 430, seven miles west of Burlington, in Kit Carson County.
A 1998 International CDOT truck was eastbound I70 on the left shoulder, partially in the left lane conducting a weed spraying operation from a truck mounted sprayer. The truck was traveling at a low rate of speed. A 2007 Chevrolet was eastbound I70 in the left lane behind the truck. The front of the Chevrolet collided with the rear of the International.
The driver of the Chevrolet has been identified as Vernon Chute age 79 of Greenville Illinois. Chute sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His front seat passenger also from Greenville Illinois, Norma Chute age 77 also sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two minor passengers in the Chevrolet were airlifted to St. Anthony Central.
The driver of the International has been identified as Michael Vance age 53 of Burlington, was transported to Kit Carson Memorial hospital with minor injuries.
CDOT had signs placed on the roadway warning of the spraying ahead. The conditions were described as clear with unlimited visibility. The roadway where the crash happened was described as flat and straight.
The Colorado State Patrol is still investigating the crash.
The next of kin HAVE been notified.
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Thursday, June 3, 2010
CSP Thanks Good Samaritans
COLORADO STATE PATROL
NEWS RELEASE
Public Affairs Unit
700 Kipling St. Denver, CO 80215
Trooper Heather Cobler
Public Information Officer
303-239-4583
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: June 3, 2010 Time: 1300
On June 2, 2010, at 3:31pm, two Good Samaritans in the area of Hwy 14 (Mulberry) and Greenfield Ct, rescued a man from drowning when his vehicle overturned and he became trapped under water. The man identified as Bradley Hill, 41, of Ft. Collins, was eastbound on CO 14 near Mp 139 driving a grey Saturn Sedan. He drove onto the right shoulder and came onto the south Frontage Road. Mr. Hill then drove into an irrigation canal where his vehicle rolled. The Saturn came to rest on its roof in the canal, with Mr. Hill inside. The canal was flowing full of water.
Witness-Good Samaritan Christopher Lyons entered the flowing water and found the driver submerged under the water inside the car. Mr. Lyons began to drag the driver out of the canal when a second Good Samaritan also entered the water and helped Mr. Lyons drag the driver out of the canal. Once on the bank, Mr. Lyons stated that the male driver “coughed up water after I brought him to the surface.” Poudre Fire Authority and Larimer County Dive Rescue responded and confirmed that no other bodies were in the car and assisted in the recovery of the car. The driver, Bradley P. Hill, was transported to the Poudre Valley Hospital, where he was treated for moderate injuries.
Mr. Christopher Lyons in currently in the US Army and is in transition between Fort Gordon, GA and Hawaii. He was in the state enrolling his son in Colorado State University, when he observed the vehicle roll into the canal. The second gentleman was Mr. Martin Murphy, a small business owner who was on his way home when he observed the vehicle in the canal. The Colorado State Patrol has been in contact with both gentleman who have agreed to share this information.
Mr. Hill was charged for careless driving and Driving under the Influence of Alcohol. While the Colorado State Patrol would like to thank both of the Good Samaritans for their quick actions and determination, we would also like to remind you of the dangers of drinking and driving. There may not be two Good Samaritans there to save you.
NEWS RELEASE
Public Affairs Unit
700 Kipling St. Denver, CO 80215
Trooper Heather Cobler
Public Information Officer
303-239-4583
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: June 3, 2010 Time: 1300
On June 2, 2010, at 3:31pm, two Good Samaritans in the area of Hwy 14 (Mulberry) and Greenfield Ct, rescued a man from drowning when his vehicle overturned and he became trapped under water. The man identified as Bradley Hill, 41, of Ft. Collins, was eastbound on CO 14 near Mp 139 driving a grey Saturn Sedan. He drove onto the right shoulder and came onto the south Frontage Road. Mr. Hill then drove into an irrigation canal where his vehicle rolled. The Saturn came to rest on its roof in the canal, with Mr. Hill inside. The canal was flowing full of water.
Witness-Good Samaritan Christopher Lyons entered the flowing water and found the driver submerged under the water inside the car. Mr. Lyons began to drag the driver out of the canal when a second Good Samaritan also entered the water and helped Mr. Lyons drag the driver out of the canal. Once on the bank, Mr. Lyons stated that the male driver “coughed up water after I brought him to the surface.” Poudre Fire Authority and Larimer County Dive Rescue responded and confirmed that no other bodies were in the car and assisted in the recovery of the car. The driver, Bradley P. Hill, was transported to the Poudre Valley Hospital, where he was treated for moderate injuries.
Mr. Christopher Lyons in currently in the US Army and is in transition between Fort Gordon, GA and Hawaii. He was in the state enrolling his son in Colorado State University, when he observed the vehicle roll into the canal. The second gentleman was Mr. Martin Murphy, a small business owner who was on his way home when he observed the vehicle in the canal. The Colorado State Patrol has been in contact with both gentleman who have agreed to share this information.
Mr. Hill was charged for careless driving and Driving under the Influence of Alcohol. While the Colorado State Patrol would like to thank both of the Good Samaritans for their quick actions and determination, we would also like to remind you of the dangers of drinking and driving. There may not be two Good Samaritans there to save you.
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Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics
COLORADO STATE PATROL
PRESS RELEASE
Public Affairs Unit
700 Kipling St. #1100, Lakewood, CO 80215
Contact: Kathy Muffenbler
303-592-1361
For Immediate Release: June 3, 2010
DENVER, Colo. -- Nearly 200 Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) officers and Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) athletes will gather at the west steps of the State Capitol Thursday, June 3 at 11:30 a.m., to participate in the 2010 Flame of Hope Torch Run Unification Ceremony.
For the past month, hundreds of LETR officers have carried the Special Olympics Flame of Hope through their communities around the state, accumulating over 1,500 miles, in anticipation of the Special Olympics Colorado 2010 Summer Games. At the Capitol, three flames will be unified into a single torch, which will then head down the 16th Street Mall on its final journey to the Summer Games Opening Ceremonies Saturday, June 5, at the University of Northern Colorado-Greeley.
WHO:
-More than 200 Law Enforcement officers and Special Olympics Colorado athletes
-Colonel James Wolfinbarger, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol
-Captain Sylvia Sich of the Denver Police Department
-Special Olympics Colorado athlete Vince Egan and Special Olympics Colorado Global Messenger Laura Egan
WHAT: Three different legs of the torch run will reach the west steps of the State Capitol for the flame unification ceremony. The legs will run from the City and County Building through Civic Park. A short ceremony will include comments from special guest Colonel James Wolfinbarger plus Special Olympics Colorado athletes and LETR personnel.
Following the ceremony, officers will run with a single Flame of Hope down the 16th Street Mall and then head toward the University of Northern Colorado for the Special Olympics Colorado 2010 Summer Games.
WHEN: Thursday, June 3 at 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: West Steps of the State Capitol
WHY: This event, resulting from the efforts of more than 1,000 officers representing 150 agencies statewide, signifies communities working together to raise awareness for Special Olympics Colorado. People with intellectual disabilities are members of every community. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is committed to raising awareness for Special Olympics athletes and to showcasing their tremendous talents and abilities.The Flame Unification Ceremony also helps build excitement for the Special Olympics Colorado 2010 Summer Games June 5-6 at UNC-Greeley. Summer Games include competition in aquatics, track & field, gymnastics, powerlifting and soccer.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is the movement’s largest grassroots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle. The Torch Run began in 1981 in Wichita, Kansas, when then Police Chief Richard LaMunyon saw an urgent need to raise funds for and increase awareness of Special Olympics. Today, hundreds of citizens in the United States and more than 50 foreign countries can witness the Olympic Torch being carried by dedicated members of law enforcement through their communities on its journey to the Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics Games. At its most basic level, the Torch Run is an actual running event in which officers and athletes run the Flame of Hope to the Opening Ceremonies of local or state Special Olympics competitions.
The Colorado Law Enforcement Torch Run, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2009, raises money (over $250,000 annually) and awareness to support the 10,000 Special Olympics Colorado athletes who participate year-round in 20 different sports. Nearly 150 agencies and 1,000 law enforcement volunteers work throughout the year to accomplish this goal through a variety of vehicles -- from the actual Torch Run to events like Tip-a-Cop, Cops on Doughnut Shops, FirstBank Golf Tournament, Guardian of the Flames Hockey Tournament, Polar Plunge and many more.
Special Olympics Colorado provides children and adults with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship. There is no cost for the athletes to participate.
PRESS RELEASE
Public Affairs Unit
700 Kipling St. #1100, Lakewood, CO 80215
Contact: Kathy Muffenbler
303-592-1361
For Immediate Release: June 3, 2010
DENVER, Colo. -- Nearly 200 Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) officers and Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) athletes will gather at the west steps of the State Capitol Thursday, June 3 at 11:30 a.m., to participate in the 2010 Flame of Hope Torch Run Unification Ceremony.
For the past month, hundreds of LETR officers have carried the Special Olympics Flame of Hope through their communities around the state, accumulating over 1,500 miles, in anticipation of the Special Olympics Colorado 2010 Summer Games. At the Capitol, three flames will be unified into a single torch, which will then head down the 16th Street Mall on its final journey to the Summer Games Opening Ceremonies Saturday, June 5, at the University of Northern Colorado-Greeley.
WHO:
-More than 200 Law Enforcement officers and Special Olympics Colorado athletes
-Colonel James Wolfinbarger, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol
-Captain Sylvia Sich of the Denver Police Department
-Special Olympics Colorado athlete Vince Egan and Special Olympics Colorado Global Messenger Laura Egan
WHAT: Three different legs of the torch run will reach the west steps of the State Capitol for the flame unification ceremony. The legs will run from the City and County Building through Civic Park. A short ceremony will include comments from special guest Colonel James Wolfinbarger plus Special Olympics Colorado athletes and LETR personnel.
Following the ceremony, officers will run with a single Flame of Hope down the 16th Street Mall and then head toward the University of Northern Colorado for the Special Olympics Colorado 2010 Summer Games.
WHEN: Thursday, June 3 at 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: West Steps of the State Capitol
WHY: This event, resulting from the efforts of more than 1,000 officers representing 150 agencies statewide, signifies communities working together to raise awareness for Special Olympics Colorado. People with intellectual disabilities are members of every community. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is committed to raising awareness for Special Olympics athletes and to showcasing their tremendous talents and abilities.The Flame Unification Ceremony also helps build excitement for the Special Olympics Colorado 2010 Summer Games June 5-6 at UNC-Greeley. Summer Games include competition in aquatics, track & field, gymnastics, powerlifting and soccer.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is the movement’s largest grassroots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle. The Torch Run began in 1981 in Wichita, Kansas, when then Police Chief Richard LaMunyon saw an urgent need to raise funds for and increase awareness of Special Olympics. Today, hundreds of citizens in the United States and more than 50 foreign countries can witness the Olympic Torch being carried by dedicated members of law enforcement through their communities on its journey to the Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics Games. At its most basic level, the Torch Run is an actual running event in which officers and athletes run the Flame of Hope to the Opening Ceremonies of local or state Special Olympics competitions.
The Colorado Law Enforcement Torch Run, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2009, raises money (over $250,000 annually) and awareness to support the 10,000 Special Olympics Colorado athletes who participate year-round in 20 different sports. Nearly 150 agencies and 1,000 law enforcement volunteers work throughout the year to accomplish this goal through a variety of vehicles -- from the actual Torch Run to events like Tip-a-Cop, Cops on Doughnut Shops, FirstBank Golf Tournament, Guardian of the Flames Hockey Tournament, Polar Plunge and many more.
Special Olympics Colorado provides children and adults with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship. There is no cost for the athletes to participate.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Fatal Crash Colorado Highway 392 (Weld County) **Update
COLORADO STATE PATROL
NEWS RELEASE
Public Affairs Unit
700 Kipling St. Denver, CO 80215
Trooper Nate Reid
Public Information Officer
(303) 239-4583
______________________________
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: 06/01/10 Time: 1:15 PM
On 05/31/10 at approximately 2:23 PM Colorado State Troopers responded to a fatal crash on Colorado Highway 392 just east of Weld County road 21, in which 2 vehicles collided head on killing a driver and a passenger of one of the vehicles.
A 2000 white Ford F250 pickup was traveling eastbound Colorado 392 when it attempted to pass another vehicle in a legal passing zone. The Ford traveled into the westbound lane where it struck a 1996 Suzuki Esteem traveling west on Colorado Highway 392.
The male driver of the Suzuki has been identified as Stephen Smith, age 58 of Cheyenne Wyoming. The female passenger has been identified as Patricia Smith, age 55 of Cheyenne Wyoming. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Ford has been identified as Landra Fabrizius, age 25 of Windsor was transported by helicopter to Medical Center of the Rockies with serious injuries.
Colorado Highway 392 was closed while Troopers investigated the crash.
The crash remains under investigation.
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NEWS RELEASE
Public Affairs Unit
700 Kipling St. Denver, CO 80215
Trooper Nate Reid
Public Information Officer
(303) 239-4583
______________________________
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: 06/01/10 Time: 1:15 PM
On 05/31/10 at approximately 2:23 PM Colorado State Troopers responded to a fatal crash on Colorado Highway 392 just east of Weld County road 21, in which 2 vehicles collided head on killing a driver and a passenger of one of the vehicles.
A 2000 white Ford F250 pickup was traveling eastbound Colorado 392 when it attempted to pass another vehicle in a legal passing zone. The Ford traveled into the westbound lane where it struck a 1996 Suzuki Esteem traveling west on Colorado Highway 392.
The male driver of the Suzuki has been identified as Stephen Smith, age 58 of Cheyenne Wyoming. The female passenger has been identified as Patricia Smith, age 55 of Cheyenne Wyoming. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Ford has been identified as Landra Fabrizius, age 25 of Windsor was transported by helicopter to Medical Center of the Rockies with serious injuries.
Colorado Highway 392 was closed while Troopers investigated the crash.
The crash remains under investigation.
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Friday, May 21, 2010
Rockslide Closes Highway 34 in Larimer County
Colorado State Patrol
Public Affairs Unit
700 Kipling St.
Denver, CO 80215
Trooper H Cobler
303-239-4583
http://www.csp.state.co.us/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 21, 2010 Time: 8:00pm
On May 21, 2010 at 5:29 pm the Colorado State Patrol responded to a crash on Highway 34 at Mile Post 75, approximately 1 mile west of Drake. Upon arrival it was determined that a rockslide in the area had caused this crash. A 2006 Kia Sedan was travelling westbound on Highway 34 when the rockslide began. The vehicle was struck a large sliding rock was disabled in the westbound lane. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Liliane Allen, of Wyoming, is uninjured.
State Highway 34 has been closed in both directions from Drake to Estes Park. Currently there are 8-10 large rocks in the roadway and significant damage to the eastbound lanes of Highway 34. The Colorado State Patrol is currently working with Estes Park Police Department, Loveland Fire Department, and the Colorado Department of Transportation, to mitigate the hazards posed by the rockslide, clear the roadway, and secure the remaining rocks on the hillside.
The Colorado Department of Transportation expects the roadway to be closed for the next several hours, and into tomorrow morning. Please use Larimer County Road 43 as an alternate route.
Public Information Officer
303-239-4583
Public Affairs Unit
700 Kipling St.
Denver, CO 80215
Trooper H Cobler
303-239-4583
http://www.csp.state.co.us/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 21, 2010 Time: 8:00pm
On May 21, 2010 at 5:29 pm the Colorado State Patrol responded to a crash on Highway 34 at Mile Post 75, approximately 1 mile west of Drake. Upon arrival it was determined that a rockslide in the area had caused this crash. A 2006 Kia Sedan was travelling westbound on Highway 34 when the rockslide began. The vehicle was struck a large sliding rock was disabled in the westbound lane. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Liliane Allen, of Wyoming, is uninjured.
State Highway 34 has been closed in both directions from Drake to Estes Park. Currently there are 8-10 large rocks in the roadway and significant damage to the eastbound lanes of Highway 34. The Colorado State Patrol is currently working with Estes Park Police Department, Loveland Fire Department, and the Colorado Department of Transportation, to mitigate the hazards posed by the rockslide, clear the roadway, and secure the remaining rocks on the hillside.
The Colorado Department of Transportation expects the roadway to be closed for the next several hours, and into tomorrow morning. Please use Larimer County Road 43 as an alternate route.
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Trooper CoblerPublic Information Officer
303-239-4583
Erratic Driving Sparks Traffic Stop by ICE Agent
Colorado State Patrol
Public Affairs Unit
700 Kipling St.
Denver, CO 80215
Trooper H Cobler
303-239-4583
http://www.csp.state.co.us/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 21, 2010 Time: 8:00pm
The Colorado State Patrol Communications Center in Pueblo received a traffic complaint at 5:26 pm on May 21, 2010, concerning a white Ford pick-up that was driving in an erratic manner. The pick-up was northbound on I-25 at MP 155, in El Paso County. The complaint was reported by an ICE Agent, in an unmarked police vehicle. Due to the nature of the driving actions the ICE Agent attempted to contact the vehicle using emergency lights and siren. The pick-up failed to stop and was followed northbound on I-25, to the Castle Rock Area.
The driver of the vehicle called the Douglas County 9-1-1 Center, and informed the call-taker that he was not going to stop until a marked police unit arrived. Shortly after, a Douglas County Deputy arrived and the vehicle was stopped without incident.
Upon arrival of Colorado State Patrol Troopers the driver of the pick-up was arrested for the investigation of Driving Under the Influence. The driver of the pick-up has been identified as Mr. Troy Dejean, 31, of Denver.
The Colorado State Patrol would like to remind you to dial *CSP from any mobile phone, to report erratic and dangerous driving behaviors.
Trooper Cobler
Public Information Officer
303-239-4583
Public Affairs Unit
700 Kipling St.
Denver, CO 80215
Trooper H Cobler
303-239-4583
http://www.csp.state.co.us/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 21, 2010 Time: 8:00pm
The Colorado State Patrol Communications Center in Pueblo received a traffic complaint at 5:26 pm on May 21, 2010, concerning a white Ford pick-up that was driving in an erratic manner. The pick-up was northbound on I-25 at MP 155, in El Paso County. The complaint was reported by an ICE Agent, in an unmarked police vehicle. Due to the nature of the driving actions the ICE Agent attempted to contact the vehicle using emergency lights and siren. The pick-up failed to stop and was followed northbound on I-25, to the Castle Rock Area.
The driver of the vehicle called the Douglas County 9-1-1 Center, and informed the call-taker that he was not going to stop until a marked police unit arrived. Shortly after, a Douglas County Deputy arrived and the vehicle was stopped without incident.
Upon arrival of Colorado State Patrol Troopers the driver of the pick-up was arrested for the investigation of Driving Under the Influence. The driver of the pick-up has been identified as Mr. Troy Dejean, 31, of Denver.
The Colorado State Patrol would like to remind you to dial *CSP from any mobile phone, to report erratic and dangerous driving behaviors.
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Trooper Cobler
Public Information Officer
303-239-4583
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Fatal Crash on I-25
Colorado State Patrol
District 2 Troop B
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Trooper E C Zachareas
719-635-0385
Fax: 719-635-1802
http://www.csp.state.co.us/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 5, 2010 Time: 0805 hours
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a two-vehicles crash which resulted in one fatality on Colorado 25 near milepost 132 in El Paso County. At approximately 0805 hours this morning, a Toyota Tacoma, driven by 30-year-old Shaun Smith of Pueblo, was traveling North on Colorado 25 when he stopped due to traffic. As the Toyota was coming to a stop, a 1999 Subaru Legacy, driven by 22-year-old Daniel Woldtvedt of Sunburst, Montana, struck the rear of the Toyota at a high rate of speed. The Toyota traveled into the center median, where it overturned before coming to rest on its right side. After colliding with the Toyota, the Subaru began rotating counter-clockwise before it traveled into the center median, coming to rest on its wheels near the left edge of the northbound lanes.
Woldtvedt was extricated from his Subaru and transported to Memorial Hospital by helicopter. Although uninjured, Smith was transported to Memorial Hospital by ambulance as a precautionary measure, where he was treated and released. At 1035 hours, Woldtvedt succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at Memorial Hospital. Drugs and alcohol are not considered to be factors in the crash, which remains under investigation, but Woldtvedt appeared to bave been using his cell phone at the time of the crash, which may have distracted him.
District 2 Troop B
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Trooper E C Zachareas
719-635-0385
Fax: 719-635-1802
http://www.csp.state.co.us/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 5, 2010 Time: 0805 hours
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a two-vehicles crash which resulted in one fatality on Colorado 25 near milepost 132 in El Paso County. At approximately 0805 hours this morning, a Toyota Tacoma, driven by 30-year-old Shaun Smith of Pueblo, was traveling North on Colorado 25 when he stopped due to traffic. As the Toyota was coming to a stop, a 1999 Subaru Legacy, driven by 22-year-old Daniel Woldtvedt of Sunburst, Montana, struck the rear of the Toyota at a high rate of speed. The Toyota traveled into the center median, where it overturned before coming to rest on its right side. After colliding with the Toyota, the Subaru began rotating counter-clockwise before it traveled into the center median, coming to rest on its wheels near the left edge of the northbound lanes.
Woldtvedt was extricated from his Subaru and transported to Memorial Hospital by helicopter. Although uninjured, Smith was transported to Memorial Hospital by ambulance as a precautionary measure, where he was treated and released. At 1035 hours, Woldtvedt succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at Memorial Hospital. Drugs and alcohol are not considered to be factors in the crash, which remains under investigation, but Woldtvedt appeared to bave been using his cell phone at the time of the crash, which may have distracted him.
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Trooper Zachareas
District 2 Troop B
719-635-0385
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Serious Injury Crash on I-70 at Wolcott (Eagle County)
COLORADO STATE PATROL
NEWS RELEASE
Troop 4C
202 Centennial Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Contact: Sgt Rich Armstrong
Public Information Officer Reference Number:(970) 945-6198
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: 05/01/10 Time: 10:00 AM
Event: Serious Injury Crash on I-70 at Wolcott (Eagle County)
On 5/1/10 at approximately 01:30 AM, Deputy John Brownlee of the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, was eastbound on I-70 at milepost 154, three miles west of Wolcott. Deputy Brownlee stopped to check for injuries of a crash on a bridge over the Eagle River. Deputy Brownlee stepped out of his patrol car, and made contact with Devin Obenauer, 30, from Northglenn, CO. Deputy Brownlee and Devin Obenauer then began to walk west on I-70, towards the Deputy’s patrol car that was parked on the right shoulder with all of its emergency lights activated.
At approximately 01:36 AM, a 1999 Subaru Outback, driven by Jamison Bair, 19, from Eagle, CO, lost control on the icy bridge and struck Deputy Brownlee. Deputy Brownlee was injured in this crash. Jamison Bair pulled over to the right shoulder after striking Deputy Brownlee.
A few moments later, Deputy Brownlee was struck again, by a 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche driven by Francisco Granados, 23, from Avon, CO. Francisco Granados continued driving eastbound on I-70, fleeing the scene. Francisco Granados was stopped at the Edwards exit by the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office and Avon Police Department.
Deputy Brownlee was transported to Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs with a broken leg.
The driver of the Subaru, Jamison Bair, was arrested for Felony Vehicular Assault, driving under the influence of alcohol, and careless driving causing serious bodily injury. Jamison Bair has been booked into the Eagle County Jail.
The driver of the Chevrolet Avalanche, Francisco Granados, was arrested for Felony Vehicular Assault, driving under the influence of alcohol, careless driving causing serious bodily injury, and fleeing the scene after causing bodily injury. Francisco Granados was booked into the Eagle County Jail.
The passenger in the Chevrolet Avalanche, Arzaga Moreno Antonio, 21, from Mexico, was arrested for possession of cocaine.
The driver of the vehicle in the original crash, Devin Obenauer, was not injured. She had been driving a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta when she crashed.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigated the crash and was assisted by the Western Eagle County Ambulance, Eagle Fire Department, Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, Avon Police Department, West Vail Shell, and Big Steve’s Towing.
The incident is under active investigation.
Eastbound I-70 was closed from 01:36 AM to 06:31 AM. Traffic was re-routed on Hwy 6 from Eagle to Edwards.
The Colorado State Patrol would like to remind everyone not to drink and drive. The consequences are real and devastating.
NEWS RELEASE
Troop 4C
202 Centennial Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Contact: Sgt Rich Armstrong
Public Information Officer Reference Number:(970) 945-6198
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: 05/01/10 Time: 10:00 AM
Event: Serious Injury Crash on I-70 at Wolcott (Eagle County)
On 5/1/10 at approximately 01:30 AM, Deputy John Brownlee of the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, was eastbound on I-70 at milepost 154, three miles west of Wolcott. Deputy Brownlee stopped to check for injuries of a crash on a bridge over the Eagle River. Deputy Brownlee stepped out of his patrol car, and made contact with Devin Obenauer, 30, from Northglenn, CO. Deputy Brownlee and Devin Obenauer then began to walk west on I-70, towards the Deputy’s patrol car that was parked on the right shoulder with all of its emergency lights activated.
At approximately 01:36 AM, a 1999 Subaru Outback, driven by Jamison Bair, 19, from Eagle, CO, lost control on the icy bridge and struck Deputy Brownlee. Deputy Brownlee was injured in this crash. Jamison Bair pulled over to the right shoulder after striking Deputy Brownlee.
A few moments later, Deputy Brownlee was struck again, by a 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche driven by Francisco Granados, 23, from Avon, CO. Francisco Granados continued driving eastbound on I-70, fleeing the scene. Francisco Granados was stopped at the Edwards exit by the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office and Avon Police Department.
Deputy Brownlee was transported to Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs with a broken leg.
The driver of the Subaru, Jamison Bair, was arrested for Felony Vehicular Assault, driving under the influence of alcohol, and careless driving causing serious bodily injury. Jamison Bair has been booked into the Eagle County Jail.
The driver of the Chevrolet Avalanche, Francisco Granados, was arrested for Felony Vehicular Assault, driving under the influence of alcohol, careless driving causing serious bodily injury, and fleeing the scene after causing bodily injury. Francisco Granados was booked into the Eagle County Jail.
The passenger in the Chevrolet Avalanche, Arzaga Moreno Antonio, 21, from Mexico, was arrested for possession of cocaine.
The driver of the vehicle in the original crash, Devin Obenauer, was not injured. She had been driving a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta when she crashed.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigated the crash and was assisted by the Western Eagle County Ambulance, Eagle Fire Department, Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, Avon Police Department, West Vail Shell, and Big Steve’s Towing.
The incident is under active investigation.
Eastbound I-70 was closed from 01:36 AM to 06:31 AM. Traffic was re-routed on Hwy 6 from Eagle to Edwards.
The Colorado State Patrol would like to remind everyone not to drink and drive. The consequences are real and devastating.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Fatal Crash Kills 2 in Weld County **UPDATE**
COLORADO STATE PATROL NEWS RELEASE
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.
Trooper Heather Cobler
Colorado State Patrol - Public Affairs Unit
303-239-4500
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
Fatal Crash - I25 Mile post 273 **UPDATE**
COLORADO STATE PATROL NEWS RELEASE
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: 4:00pm
On April 16, 2010 at 2:38 pm, state troopers were dispatched to a fatal crash southbound I-25 at Mile post 273 in which an adult male was ejected from his vehicle and was subsequently struck by a vehicle travelling southbound.
A gray Toyota pick-up hauling a U-haul trailer was travelling northbound I-25 at Mile post 273. For unknown reasons the vehicle entered the center median and began to roll. The driver, identified as Jeffery Dubrava, 42, of Washington, Utah, was ejected from the vehicle. The driver was thrown into the southbound lanes of I-25. The driver then struck a gray sedan travelling southbound on I-25. The restrained driver of the gray sedan has been identified as Amy Caldwell, 49, of Wellington, CO.
A Colorado State Trooper administered CPR until medical personnel arrived. The driver was pronounced dead on-scene.
Southbound I-25 has been re-opened, however the crash is still under investigation.
Trooper Heather Cobler
Colorado State Patrol - Public Affairs Unit
303-239-4500
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: 4:00pm
On April 16, 2010 at 2:38 pm, state troopers were dispatched to a fatal crash southbound I-25 at Mile post 273 in which an adult male was ejected from his vehicle and was subsequently struck by a vehicle travelling southbound.
A gray Toyota pick-up hauling a U-haul trailer was travelling northbound I-25 at Mile post 273. For unknown reasons the vehicle entered the center median and began to roll. The driver, identified as Jeffery Dubrava, 42, of Washington, Utah, was ejected from the vehicle. The driver was thrown into the southbound lanes of I-25. The driver then struck a gray sedan travelling southbound on I-25. The restrained driver of the gray sedan has been identified as Amy Caldwell, 49, of Wellington, CO.
A Colorado State Trooper administered CPR until medical personnel arrived. The driver was pronounced dead on-scene.
Southbound I-25 has been re-opened, however the crash is still under investigation.
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Trooper Heather Cobler
Colorado State Patrol - Public Affairs Unit
303-239-4500
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