Ouray police Sgt. Scott Mills, 51, killed in off-duty motorcycle collision on U.S. 550 in Ouray, Colorado
Modified Date:
Tue, 03/15/2016 - 6:23amAccident Date:
Monday, March 14, 2016Colorado police officer dies in off-duty motorcycle crash
The Colorado State Patrol says Mills had been on his motorcycle when he slowed to make a left turn and was hit from behind by a truck. Mills died at the scene.
Ouray police officer dies in off-duty motorcycle crash
Mills joined the Ouray Police Department in 2014. He previously worked with the Los Alamos County Police Department in New Mexico, where he was involved in a whistleblower lawsuit that was settled in February.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Scott Mills
Roadway:
U.S. 550City:
Ouray, COCounty:
Ouray County, COArea:
Denver, CO
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