David Moore Jr., 19, and Timothy Randall, 30, killed while changing flat tire on Interstate 70 near Parachute, Colorado

Modified Date: 
Tue, 10/06/2015 - 10:49am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, November 5, 2014

2 Good Samaritans killed changing tire

Drugs and alcohol are not suspected as factors in the crash. So far no charges have been filed. 
Two men were killed while changing a tire Wednesday morning at mile marker 72 on westbound Interstate 70 in Garfield County near Parachute. A 2002 Ford F250 pick-up pulling a cattle hauler was on the right shoulder of the highway due to a flat tire. Another vehicle with David Moore Jr.,19, of Clifton and Timothy Randall, 30, of Grand Junction stopped to assist, and the men were on the left side of the trailer changing the tire when they were struck by a box truck. Both men died at the scene of the crash. The truck driver, Derek Thompson, 30, of Grand Junction was not hurt. He immediately pulled over and is cooperating with accident investigators. 
Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
David Moore Jr.
Timothy Randall
Derek Thompson
Roadway: 
Interstate 70
Area: 
Denver, CO

Comments

I am Devastated by this unwelcome news. It seems so unreal. Timmy, you are a good person with a huge heart. It has been my pleasure to have known you. My heart and prayers go out to the family. This world has suffered a great loss. Goodbye my friend. :,-(
Jerry W. Lucas

I knew Timmy. Not very well but he was a good person. Rip

Yea he was a good friend and a good brother.Kelli Randall.

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