Meleyna Kistner, 21, killed and Daniel Thul, 22, and Christine Tinner, 46, injured in head-on accident on Colorado 133 near Redstone.
Modified Date:
Fri, 08/07/2015 - 10:51amAccident Date:
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Illinois woman killed in two-vehicle, head-on Pitkin County crash
The 21-year-old Illinois woman, who was driving the Chevrolet, was pronounced dead on scene. A man also in the Chevrolet and the driver of the Honda — a 46-year-old Basalt woman — were taken to Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs.
State police: Basalt driver in fatal Highway 133 crash likely faces charges
Tinner likely faces charges in the incident, State Patrol spokesman Trooper Nate Reid said Monday. He declined to elaborate on the charges, saying that Tinner had not yet been cited or arrested.
Family wants justice after daughter killed in Pitkin accident
More than anything, they want to know why Tinner was never given a test for drug or alcohol impairment. She was cited on suspicion of three misdemeanors — careless driving causing death, careless driving causing injury and improper lane usage.
DA adds drug, speeding charges to motorist in fatal Pitkin County accident
Speeding and drug possession charges have been added in the case against Basalt resident Christine Tinner — the motorist who is accused of causing a fatal accident on Highway 133 in Pitkin County two months ago.
Defendant Hospitalized After Breaking Down In Courtroom
Tinner started to sob loudly and was taken out of the courtroom to a hospital on Friday after the stepmother of the victim, Meleyna Kistner, accused Tinner of willfully killing Kistner in an accident on Aug. 23.
Woman gets no jail for fatal crash in Aspen
Christine Tinner was sentenced to five years of probation, 360 hours of community service and fined $1,000 Tuesday following her Feb. 3 guilty plea.
An Illinois woman was killed in a head-on crash in Pitkin County on Saturday night that also left two others seriously injured. The 21-year-old Illinois woman, who was driving the Chevrolet, was pronounced dead on scene. A man also in the Chevrolet and the driver of the Honda — a 46-year-old Basalt woman — were taken to Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs. "Neither alcohol nor drugs are being considered contributing factors in the crash at this time," the patrol said in a news release. "The road was dry and the weather was clear at the time of the crash."
What every family needs to know about Denver wrongful death claims
When someone is killed in a car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, or other kind of accident, family members left behind must cope with the tragedy as best they can. Many important decisions need to be made, and a wrongful death claim needs to be filed.
In Denver, a claim can be filed only by specific family members, but there are strict requirements and deadlines that must be met. It is critical to talk with a Denver wrongful death attorney to get the information and advice needed to move forward.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Head-onPeople Involved:
Meleyna Kistner
Christine Tinner
Daniel Thul
Roadway:
Colorado 133City:
Redstone, COCounty:
Pitkin County, COArea:
Denver, CO
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