Driver in 2022 crash northern Colorado
Driver sentenced prison 2022 crash killed 5.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
In a heartbreaking turn of events, two years after a devastating crash on I-25 near Highway 66 in Weld County, Colorado, a judge has handed down a sentence to the driver involved. Jesus Puebla, 28, was driving a U.S. Postal Service box truck when he collided with an SUV, resulting in the tragic deaths of five members of the same family from Wyoming.
Sentence Handed Down
Jesus Puebla received his sentence in a Weld County courtroom on Friday afternoon. The judge sentenced him to more than a decade in prison for his role in the fatal collision.
Details of the Crash
The incident occurred on June 13, 2022, when Puebla’s mail truck crashed into the back of an SUV, causing the deaths of a family from Gillette, Wyoming. The collision also led to another vehicle being struck, resulting in severe injuries to the driver. Puebla was found guilty of five counts of vehicular homicide, as well as one count each of vehicular assault, careless driving, and reckless driving in March.
Prosecution’s Statement
Yvette Guthrie, the deputy district attorney for the 19th Judicial District, described the crash as an act of “traffic terrorism.” She emphasized that the families affected by the tragedy have been dealing with the trauma and loss on a daily basis. Guthrie’s statement highlighted the deliberate nature of Puebla’s actions on that fateful day.
Victims Remembered
The victims of the crash were identified as 51-year-old Emiliano Godines, 47-year-old Christina Godines, 20-year-old Aaron Godines, 3-year-old Tessleigh Godines, and 20-year-old Haile Everts. In a statement released by the DA’s office, the victims’ daughter expressed the profound impact of losing her parents and sibling in the tragic accident. She lamented the missed opportunities to spend time with her loved ones and the void left by their absence.
As the community mourns the loss of these five lives, the sentencing of Jesus Puebla serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of reckless driving. May this tragedy encourage greater awareness and responsibility on the roads to prevent future accidents.
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