– Police release findings from wrong-way crash on I-25
– Police reveal details of wrong-way crash on I-25 last weekend.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has announced their findings following a tragic wrong-way crash on I-25 over the weekend. The incident occurred early Sunday morning when authorities received reports of a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction on the northbound lanes of the interstate. The situation quickly turned deadly as a head-on collision took place.
In the aftermath of the crash, a Good Samaritan, 64-year-old Joel Montalvo, emerged from his vehicle to offer assistance. Tragically, as Montalvo attempted to cross the interstate, he was struck by another vehicle traveling in the correct direction, resulting in his untimely death. Upon arrival at the scene, law enforcement confirmed that one of the drivers and Montalvo had lost their lives, while the second driver succumbed to their injuries after being transported to the hospital.
The El Paso County Coroner’s Office has since identified the individuals involved in the fatal crash. The wrong-way driver was identified as 37-year-old Darlisse Rivera-Albino, while the other driver was named as 46-year-old Heidi Jackson. CSPD has indicated that they are actively investigating the incident, with the possibility of drugs and/or alcohol playing a role in the tragedy.
This devastating event marks the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd traffic-related fatalities in Colorado Springs this year, compared to 19 at the same time last year. The community mourns the loss of these individuals and underscores the importance of road safety.
As CSPD continues their investigation, they urge the public to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent further tragedies on the roads. Stay tuned for updates on this story as more information becomes available.
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– Police release findings following wrong-way crash
– Police release findings wrong-way crash I-.
