Good Samaritan killed interstate crash victims
Samaritan killed trying assist wrong-way crash.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
In a tragic incident over the Memorial Day weekend, three individuals lost their lives in a wrong-way crash on an interstate in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The incident, which occurred on Interstate 25, claimed the lives of two individuals involved in a head-on collision and a 64-year-old good Samaritan who was trying to assist the crash victims.
The good Samaritan, identified as Jose Montalvo, bravely stepped in to help the crash victims at the scene. However, while attempting to cross the interstate to provide aid, Montalvo was struck and killed by another vehicle.
Details of the Incident
Authorities were alerted to a wrong-way driver on Interstate 25 in the early hours of Sunday morning. As officers responded to the situation, the wrong-way vehicle collided head-on with another car, resulting in the deaths of two individuals involved in the initial crash.
According to a spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Police Department, the tragic chain of events unfolded as a citizen stopped their vehicle and exited to render aid to the crash victims. It was during this selfless act that Montalvo was struck by a northbound vehicle while trying to assist those in need.
Eye Witness Accounts
Witnesses at the scene recounted a heartbreaking scene where several vehicles had stopped with hazard lights on, indicating the presence of a crash. Despite the warning signs, an oncoming vehicle failed to notice the initial collision and slowing traffic, ultimately resulting in the fatal accident that claimed Montalvo’s life.
Both drivers involved in the head-on collision tragically succumbed to their injuries. At this time, authorities have not released the identities of the individuals involved in the crash.
The community is left mourning the loss of three lives in this devastating incident. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of those impacted by this tragic event.
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