Levi Sanford, 34, and Stephanie Webb, 30, killed in crash between motorcycle and car on Highway 285 near Shaffers Crossing in Jefferson County, Colorado
Traffic accident on Highway 285 leaves two dead Saturday evening(link is external)
Jeep driver blamed for crash that killed 2 motorcycle riders on Highway 285 Saturday(link is external)
Motorcycle versus Jeep double fatal crash caused Hwy 285 closure for hours(link is external)
The highway was closed in both direction as of 5:33 p.m. from mile marker 229 – 231. Traffic was backed up to Richmond Hill and delays were expected for several hours.
At about 5:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon, a motorcycle and a passenger car collided on Highway 285 near Shaffers Crossing. Two people died in the accident. The road was closed for three and a half hours while authorities investigated and crews cleaned up the scene. The driver of the passenger car has been identified as Nina Gonzales, 44.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help
Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.
When a motorcycle crash is caused by negligence, additional steps need to be taken to protect the legal rights of the injured motorcyclist or the family members of someone killed in a motorcycle crash. Go here to learn more about motorcycle accidents and claims.
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