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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Monday, June 28, 2010
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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