FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: 12-18-2009 Time: 10:00 a.m.
On December 17, 2009 at approximately 9:00 p.m., Colorado State Troopers responded to a fatal crash on southbound E470 near Parker Road in Douglas County. A white 2008 Freightliner street sweeper, actively sweeping the left shoulder and part of the lane was southbound on E470. A silver 2006 Toyota Tacoma was also southbound on E470 before rear ending the street sweeper. After the collision the street sweeper collided with the concrete bridge before both vehicles came to rest.
The restrained driver of the street sweeper has been identified as Paul Mascarenas, age 35 of Commerce City, Colo. The restrained passenger has been identified as Madison Mascarenas, age 12 of Commerce City, Colo. No injuries were sustained.
The unrestrained driver of the Toyota has been identified as Mark Johnson, age 39 of Castle Rock, Colo. Johnson sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Douglas County Coroner.
The crash and subsequent investigation led to a closure of southbound E470 for approximately 3 ½ hours.
The crash remains under investigation.
Alcohol or drugs are not suspected as contributing factors.
Next of kin have been notified.
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Submitted by:
Trooper Ryan Sullivan
Friday, December 18, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Public Assistance Needed on Auto vs. Pedestrian Crash in Adams County
On December 8, 2009 at approximately 10:35 a.m., Colorado State Troopers responded injury crash on westbound Interstate 76 and Interstate 25 in Adams County. A blue 2008 GMC Sierra was westbound on Interstate 76. The GMC spun out of control and travelled off the left side of the highway. The GMC pickup impacted the side of a brown 1978 Ford pickup which was stopped on scene of a previous non-injury crash.
The GMC pickup then struck two pedestrian who had previously occupied the Ford pickup. The GMC continued off the left side of the highway and impacted a concrete barrier.
The restrained driver of the GMC has been identified as Billy Le, age 53 of Denver, Colo. Le sustained minor injuries and was transport to via ambulance St Anthony Hospital North in Westminster.
The pedestrians have been identified as Pedro Salcido-Perez, age 39 of Brighton, Colo and Sergio Villanueve, age 17 of Brighton, Colo. Salcido-Perez sustained serious injuries and Villanueve sustained moderate injuries. Both were transported via ambulance to Denver Health.
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 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 or stranded motorist.
The crash remains under investigation and an update will follow as more information is obtained. Anyone who may have witnessed this accident or driving actions prior to this accident is encouraged to contact the Colorado State Patrol at 303-239-4501.
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Submitted by:
Trooper Ryan Sullivan
The GMC pickup then struck two pedestrian who had previously occupied the Ford pickup. The GMC continued off the left side of the highway and impacted a concrete barrier.
The restrained driver of the GMC has been identified as Billy Le, age 53 of Denver, Colo. Le sustained minor injuries and was transport to via ambulance St Anthony Hospital North in Westminster.
The pedestrians have been identified as Pedro Salcido-Perez, age 39 of Brighton, Colo and Sergio Villanueve, age 17 of Brighton, Colo. Salcido-Perez sustained serious injuries and Villanueve sustained moderate injuries. Both were transported via ambulance to Denver Health.
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 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 or stranded motorist.
The crash remains under investigation and an update will follow as more information is obtained. Anyone who may have witnessed this accident or driving actions prior to this accident is encouraged to contact the Colorado State Patrol at 303-239-4501.
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Submitted by:
Trooper Ryan Sullivan
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