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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Wrong-way crash victim
2. I-25 fatal collision
The “good Samaritan” who was tragically killed while trying to assist drivers in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 25 has been identified as 64-year-old Joel Montalvo by the El Paso County Coroner’s Office. The incident occurred when a vehicle traveling south in the northbound lanes collided with another car near Martin Luther King Jr. Bypass. Montalvo was struck while crossing the street to help the drivers involved in the initial head-on collision. Sadly, Montalvo and one of the drivers were pronounced dead at the scene, while the wrong-way driver succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with lab results from the coroner’s office playing a crucial role.
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1. Heroic bystander fatally injured in tragic I-25 collision identified
2. Good Samaritan victim in fatal wrong-way crash on I-25 identified
El Paso County Coroner Identifies Good Samaritan Killed in Wrong-Way Crash
The El Paso County Coroner’s Office has identified the “good Samaritan,” who tragically lost his life while trying to assist two drivers involved in an early morning wrong-way crash along Interstate 25 on Sunday. The victim has been named as 64-year-old Joel Montalvo, according to spokesperson Sandy Wilson.
Details of the Incident
Reports from the Gazette indicate that a vehicle was travelling south in the northbound lanes of the interstate near Martin Luther King Jr. Bypass when it collided with another car. Montalvo, in an act of kindness, exited his own vehicle to help the drivers of the two cars that had crashed head-on.
Unfortunately, as Montalvo attempted to cross the street, he was struck by another vehicle travelling northbound. The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) Lieutenant confirmed that Montalvo and one of the drivers involved in the initial collision were pronounced dead at the scene. The wrong-way driver was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to their injuries.
Ongoing Investigation
The investigation into the cause of the crash is still ongoing, with authorities awaiting lab results from the coroner’s office to shed more light on the circumstances leading to the tragic incident. The identities of the two drivers involved in the head-on collision have yet to be disclosed by the coroner’s office.
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Community Mourns Loss
The untimely death of Joel Montalvo has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the risks faced by individuals who selflessly come to the aid of others in emergency situations. As residents come to terms with the devastating loss, the importance of road safety and vigilance on the highways is once again underscored.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of Joel Montalvo, as well as to all those affected by this tragic incident. May his selfless act of kindness serve as a reminder of the value of compassion and solidarity in times of crisis.
