Eleven fatalities in six days

NEWS RELEASE
COLORADO STATE PATROL
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Since Saturday, May 27 through today, June 1, 2023, the Colorado State Patrol has responded to eleven fatal crash incidents around the state of Colorado resulting in eleven lives lost. The ages of fatalities ranged from 10 to 73 years of age, with fatalities in vehicles and on foot, serving as a stark reminder that our roadways support all members of our communities.

“The ability to safely travel within our community or across the state directly impacts the quality of life for all Coloradans,” stated Col. Matthew C. Packard, chief of the Colorado State Patrol. “This isn’t a ‘them’ problem, it is an ‘all of us’ problem. Until every license holder recognizes and acts upon the responsibility they hold, we won’t stop shattering annual death records on our roadways.”

The range of poor driving behaviors underscores the urgent need for all road users to stay focused on the task of driving and following traffic safety rules and laws. All of these crashes were completely avoidable.

Five of these incidents occurred in Jefferson County and two occurred in Weld County. Here is a breakdown of the eleven fatal crashes in Colorado since Saturday, May 27:

Crash Date: May 27, 2023
Number Killed: One
Crash Time: 9:44 p.m
County: Jefferson
Causal Factor: Improper Left Turn into traffic
Traffic Unit: Sedan
Age: 17

Crash Date: May 27, 2023
Number Killed: One
Crash Time: 11:36 p.m.
County: Jefferson
Causal Factor: Following too closely
Traffic Unit: Scooter
Age: 22

Crash Date: May 28, 2023
Number Killed: One
Crash Time: 11:06 p.m.
County: Arapahoe
Causal Factor: Excessive Speed
Traffic Unit: Pickup Truck
Age: 22

Crash Date: May 28, 2023
Number Killed: One
Crash Time: 11:21 p.m.
County: Jefferson
Causal Factor: N/A
Traffic Unit: Pedestrian
Age: 49

Crash Date: May 29, 2023
Number Killed: One
Crash Time: 8:53 a.m.
County: Garfield
Causal Factor: Lane Violation
Traffic Unit: Motorcycle
Age: 50

Crash Date: May 30, 2023
Number Killed: One
Crash Time: 3:30 p.m.
County: Pueblo
Causal Factor: Distracted Driving
Traffic Unit: Motorcycle
Age: 68

Crash Date: May 30, 2023
Number Killed: One
Crash Time: 4:06 p.m.
County: Weld
Causal Factor: Improper Left Turn into Traffic
Traffic Unit: Pickup Truck
Age: 73

Crash Date: May 30, 2023
Number Killed: One
Crash Time: 3:20 p.m.
County: Kit Carson
Causal Factor: Pedestrian Violation
Traffic Unit: Bicyclist
Age: 10

Crash Date: May 31, 2023
Number Killed: One
Crash Time: 9:55 a.m.
County: Weld
Causal Factor: Impairment
Traffic Unit: SUV
Age: 45

Crash Date: June 1, 2023
Number Killed: One
Crash Time: 1:33 a.m.
County: Jefferson
Causal Factor: Impairment
Traffic Unit: SUV
Age: 19

Crash Date: June 1, 2023
Number Killed: One
Crash Time: 1:49 a.m.
County: Jefferson
Causal Factor: Pedestrian Violation
Traffic Unit: Pedestrian
Age: 36

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