On November 15, 2009 at approximately 5:10 p.m., two Colorado State Troopers were involved in a serious injury crash on Highway 225 near Parker Road in Arapahoe County.
The troopers were investigating a previous crash on northbound Highway 225. Both troopers were standing on the left shoulder of the roadway. A gold 1998 Ford Explorer lost control on the icy roadway. The Ford Explorer struck the silver 2008 Ford Crown Victoria Patrol Car parked on the left shoulder. The patrol car was pushed into the center concrete median barrier and into both troopers. The Ford Explorer then struck a green 2001 Nissan Pathfinder that was involved in the previous crash.
The Colorado State Troopers have been identified as Trooper Ron Greasley and Trooper Jason Burger. Trooper Greasley a 14 year veteran of the state patrol was transported via ambulance to Aurora South Hospital with serious non-life threatening injuries. Trooper Jason Burger a 1 year veteran of the state patrol sustained moderate injuries.
The driver of the Ford Explorer has been identified as Edilberto Garcia-Castro, age 30 of Aurora, Colo. The passengers were identified as Brenda Marcelo, age 26 and Fernanda Garcia, age 4 both from Aurora, Colo. No injuries were sustained and all were properly restrained in the vehicle.
The driver of the Nissan has been identified as Andrew Chernyak, age 47 of Aurora, Colo. The passenger has been identified as Lesya Chernyak, age 43 of Aurora, Colo. No injuries were sustained and both were properly restrained.
Edilberto Garcia-Castro has been charged with the following:
• Careless Driving causing Injury
• Exceeded Safe Speed for Conditions
• Drove without a Valid Driver’s License
Alcohol or drugs are NOT suspected as contributing factors. The leading contributing factor in this crash was the driver traveling too fast for the road conditions. The road conditions at the time were described as wet and icy.
The Colorado State Patrol would like to remind motorists to slow down and use caution as they drive through inclement conditions and when approaching an accident scene.
This accident came within 48 hours of Trooper Randy White being struck by a pickup while investigating a crash near Fruita, Colorado. Trooper White suffered severe injuries, but thankfully they were also not life-threatening.
With a total of three troopers being hit this weekend, CSP will host a press conference tomorrow morning to highlight the dangers faced not only by our officers, but other public safety and public service officials who work to make our roads safer. The press conference will be held at CSP Headquarters at 10:30am and will involve officials from CSP, fire service/EMS, CDOT and from the towing and recovery community.
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Submitted by:
Trooper Ryan Sullivan
Monday, November 16, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Colorado State Trooper Struck and Injured Investigating Crash near Fruita
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: 11-14-2009 Time: 11:15 a.m.
On November 13, 2009 at approximately 8:00 p.m., a Colorado State Trooper was involved in a serious injury crash on Highway 6 and 20 Road in Mesa County. The trooper was investigating a previous crash on eastbound Highway 6. The trooper wearing a reflective vest was partially in the lane of traffic collecting evidence. The trooper was then stuck by a black 2004 GMC Sierra. Both the vehicle and trooper came to rest in the lanes of Highway 6.
The driver of the GMC has been identified as Tracy Conklin, age 47 of Grand Junction. Ms. Conklin sustained no injuries.
The Colorado State Trooper has been identified as Trooper Randy White. Trooper White a 24 year veteran of the state patrol was transported via ambulance to Saint Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction with serious non-life threatening injuries.
Alcohol or drugs are NOT suspected as contributing factors.
This crash is still under investigation.
Charges are pending. More information will be released as it becomes available.
This crash is another reminder of the dangers that of our officers encounter on a daily basis. We ask the public to keep Trooper White and his family in your thoughts during this difficult time.
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Submitted by Trooper Ryan Sullivan
On November 13, 2009 at approximately 8:00 p.m., a Colorado State Trooper was involved in a serious injury crash on Highway 6 and 20 Road in Mesa County. The trooper was investigating a previous crash on eastbound Highway 6. The trooper wearing a reflective vest was partially in the lane of traffic collecting evidence. The trooper was then stuck by a black 2004 GMC Sierra. Both the vehicle and trooper came to rest in the lanes of Highway 6.
The driver of the GMC has been identified as Tracy Conklin, age 47 of Grand Junction. Ms. Conklin sustained no injuries.
The Colorado State Trooper has been identified as Trooper Randy White. Trooper White a 24 year veteran of the state patrol was transported via ambulance to Saint Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction with serious non-life threatening injuries.
Alcohol or drugs are NOT suspected as contributing factors.
This crash is still under investigation.
Charges are pending. More information will be released as it becomes available.
This crash is another reminder of the dangers that of our officers encounter on a daily basis. We ask the public to keep Trooper White and his family in your thoughts during this difficult time.
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Submitted by Trooper Ryan Sullivan
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