Gilbert Martinez, 37, Bryson Martinez, 1, Ethan Martinez, 6, and Rigoberto Macias-Marquez, 44, dead; Mistelle Martinez, 32, injured in crash between pickup and minivan on U.S. 85 in Weld County, Colorado
Modified Date:
Wed, 04/08/2015 - 4:13pmAccident Date:
Sunday, January 25, 2015
2 children, 2 adults identified in deadly Highway 85 crash
The names of the four people who died in a horrific crash on U.S. Highway 85 Sunday night have been released and two of them are children.
State Patrol ID's 4 dead in Weld County crash, including 2 young boys
"The driver's side was taken out, essentially," Reid said.
Repeat DUI offender involved in crash that killed family
A suspected drunk driver who had at least seven prior DUI arrests was involved in a Weld County crash that killed a family and himself.
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A 2011 Dodge Ram pickup driven by Rigoberto Macias-Marquez of La Salle was northbound in the left lane of Highway 85 when the sidewall of a tired ruptured, causing the pickup to cross the road into oncoming traffic, striking 2004 Honda Odyssey minivan driven by Gilbert Martinez of La Salle, which ripped the left passenger compartment from the Honda. Both drivers were killed, as were two children in the minivan, 1-year-old Bryson Martinez and 6-year old Ethan Martinez. 32-year-old Mistelle Martinez, also of La Salle, was a passenger in the Honda and survived with non-life-threatening injuries. She was was taken to North Colorado Medical Center. Alcohol is being investigated as contributing to the crash.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Gilbert Martinez
Bryson Martinez
Ethan Martinez
Mistelle Martinez
Rigoberto Macias-Marquez
Roadway:
U.S. Highway 85City:
La Salle, COCounty:
Weld County, COArea:
Denver, CO
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