The Prowers Journal » Entries tagged with "Colorado State Patrol"
Weekend Highway Fatality in Bristol Area
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle crash that occurred July 7, 2012 on Highway 385, milepost 103 north of Bristol. A 1994 Plymouth Voyager mini-van was traveling northbound when the vehicle traveled off the right side of the road and struck a delineator post. The mini-van was corrected back onto the roadway, swerved back and forth to the left side of the road where it struck another delineator post. The vehicle then rolled back across … Read entire article »
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Drive Sober for the July 4th Holiday Week
Don’t Lose Your Independence with a DUI Arrest this July 4th Week June 28, 2012 – Traffic Safety – Extra DUI Patrols and Sobriety Checkpoints Begin Friday Night. Denver – As Coloradans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and law enforcement agencies statewide remind everyone that with our freedom comes a responsibility to drive sober or face a DUI arrest. The Colorado State Patrol and 82 law enforcement agencies are increasing DUI enforcement … Read entire article »
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Colorado’s Unbuckled Deaths Rose in 2011
DENVER – Despite a continuous decline in the number of people killed in traffic crashes in Colorado over the past decade, the number of people who died without seat belts increased for the first time since 2002. Last year, 187 drivers and passengers died unrestrained, up from 164 in 2010. This is the highest level since 2007 when 193 people died in crashes that were not buckled up. Colorado’s seat belt use rate has also stalled … Read entire article »
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CSP Schedules Click it or Ticket Campaign April 2-8
DENVER – In an effort to increase seat belt use and save lives on rural Colorado roadways, the Colorado State Patrol and 21 rural law enforcement agencies in 49 counties are mobilizing for a Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement period, April 2 – 8. The enforcement is combined with a seat belt education campaign, aimed at dispelling the myths and excuses people make for not buckling up. In 2011, 187 people were … Read entire article »
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CSP, Seatbelts and You
TROOPER’S CORNER – Trooper John W. Bronniman Seatbelt Usage – On the Decline in Southeast Colorado “Oh, I just left the store.” “I was just getting ready to put it on!” “When I saw you, I put it on.” These are a few of the answers we hear, when we ask drivers why they were not using their seat belts. Just like you have heard before, seat belts save lives, and we need your help. We are … Read entire article »
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Record Number of Colorado Law Enforcement Agencies plan St. Patrick’s Weekend DUI Crackdown
DENVER, CO – A record 114 law enforcement agencies and Colorado State Patrol troops have filed plans to crack down on alcohol- and drug-impaired driving over the St. Patrick’s Day holiday weekend, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). The official Heat Is On crackdown begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 16 and continues through 3 a.m. on Monday, March 19. Safety officials are very concerned about the increasing number of impaired drivers arrested each … Read entire article »
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WANTED: Applicants for 2012 Youth Academy
“TROOPER’S CORNER” “Honor Duty Respect” The Colorado State Patrol will be hosting their annual Youth Academy in Golden, CO from June 10-16, 2012. They are currently seeking 40 applicants for the academy. Applications are due by March 9th. “The goal of the Youth Academy is to assist in the development of future leaders for the state of Colorado,” said Colonel James Wolfinbarger, Chief of the CSP. “Focus is on leadership development through team exercises and individual achievement. Participants … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Education, Lamar, Law Enforcement, Public Safety, School
Two car crash leaves one dead on Highway 50
Colorado State Patrol Press Release www.csp.state.co.us Trooper J. Lewis Public Information Officer 303-239-4583 The Colorado State Patrol responded to a two vehicle crash on Colorado Highway 50 where one person died and multiple others injured. At just after 2 PM about 15-20 miles outside of Pueblo a 2000 Jeep and 2003 Hyundai coupe hit, blocking the roadway in both directions. Seven total occupants were taken to Parkview Medical in Pueblo for treatment of various levels of injuries. The driver of the Jeep … Read entire article »
Filed under: Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Transportation
Two Walsh Residents Injured in Baca County Crash
One Vehicle Rollover in Baca County The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a single vehicle accident in Baca County on northbound Colorado 287, milepost 32 during inclement weather. A Chevrolet Suburban with four occupants spun out of control and rolled several times coming to final rest on its passenger side in the borrow ditch on the west side of Colorado 287. The driver of the vehicle, Cassie Brooks age 30 of Walsh, CO and Brian Brooks … Read entire article »
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CSP Investigates Hwy Fatality in Bristol
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a single vehicle fatality that occurred on Colorado Highway 385 Mile Post 102, approximately 3 miles north of Bristol in Prowers County. A 2006 Chevrolet Pickup was traveling southbound on Colorado 385 and went off the right side of the road. The driver over-corrected to the left causing the Chevrolet to rotate counter-clockwise. The Chevrolet re-entered the road and then went off the left side of the road. The Chevrolet … Read entire article »
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Road Hogs Pass Through Lamar
Because of the snowstorm hitting the Front Range today, February 3, not a lot of 18-wheelers have been seen in town. Probably taking a detour, or waiting for the storm to play out. However, residents along Highway 287 and downtown Lamar witnessed another instance in which some very big pieces of equipment are being built somewhere to the north of us, and transported to the south. A convoy of lead cars, CDOT vehicles, and state patrol … Read entire article »
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Granada–Holly Highway Chase Results in Lamar Fatality
Pursuit / Fatal Crash The Colorado State Patrol is currently investigating a three vehicle fatal crash that occurred on January 9, 2012, at approximately 9:40 P.M., on Highway 50 in the town of Holly. At approximately 9:34 PM, a Granada Police Officer attempted to contact a 1995 Camaro that was traveling eastbound, for reckless driving in the town of Granada. The Camaro attempted to elude the officer and a pursuit ensued eastbound on Colorado 50. Speeds reached … Read entire article »
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Two Vehicle Crash in Kiowa County Claims Six Lives
Six of thirteen people traveling in one vehicle were killed this morning in a two vehicle crash near the junction of Highway 297/40, south of Kit Carson. According to the Colorado State Patrol, their southbound passenger van ran into the rear of a semi truck around 7:30 this morning. The driver and five children were killed, the remaining passengers, were taken to various hospitals in the area and were believed to be listed in serious … Read entire article »
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Two Vehicle Accident on East Highway 50 Results in Fatality
News Update: 3:20pm One man died and another was injured this morning when a van from Pueblo crossed the center line on Highway 50 east of Lamar and sideswiped a semi. The injuried man, who was not identified, was a passenger and was taken by ambulance to Prowers Medical Center. The accident occured near mile marker 13, about 1.5 miles east of Shady Camp. The semi, from Indiana, was en route to Dragon Enterprises, delivering 50,000 pounds of … Read entire article »
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Single Injury in One Car Rollover
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating an accident involving a Dodge Dakota which resulted in property and injury damage in Prowers County. The Dodge Dakota was eastbound on Colorado 50 at milepost 438, at 7:30pm Wednesday, when it went off the left side of the roadway into a broadside skid and collided with a power pole. The vehicle then rolled one-half time and came to rest on its top. The force of the collision and overturning … Read entire article »
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Tickets to Begin August 1st for Booster Seat Violations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2011 Contacts: Heather Halpape, CDOT, 303-757-9484 Corp. Eric Wynn, Colorado State Patrol, 303-239-4537 Tickets to Begin August 1st for Booster Seat Violations ~ Kids up until age 8 required to be in booster or car seat or face $82 fine ~ Denver – August 1st marks the one-year anniversary of the expanded child passenger safety law in Colorado, which means law enforcement will starting pulling over and giving $82 citations to drivers transporting children under age 8 who are not in a car seat … Read entire article »
Filed under: Law Enforcement, Public Safety
From the Classroom to the Highway
“Forty percent of all traffic highway deaths in the U.S. are attributable to alcohol,” according to La Junta Trooper Dietrich. He was one of three instructors in Lamar this past Wednesday through Friday, teaching a class in Standard Field Sobriety Tests at the Lamar Community Building. Corporal Shane Scovel said the Colorado State Patrol hosted the classes for fifteen southeast Colorado officers, reviewing any updates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Scovel, who is one … Read entire article »
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Accident on Highway 287
Colorado State Patrol For Immediate Release The Colorado State Patrol is investigating an accident involving a tractor-trailer and a Hyundai Elantra which resulted in property damage in Prowers County on July 19th. The tractor-trailer and the Hyundai were southbound on Colorado 287. The Hyundai slowed down to make a left turn at Prowers County Road F. The tractor-trailer attempted to pass the Hyundai on the left and collided with rear of the vehicle. The Hyundai was forced off the … Read entire article »
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Prowers Commissioners Discuss Increased Use of Highways 89 and 287 by Gas Companies
Baca County has requested permission from CDOT and the Colorado State Patrol to open highways 89 and 287 in their county, and permission from Prowers County to the transport of gasoline, diesel fuel and liquefied petroleum products. According to Rebecca White, CDOT local government liaison, this will be the first step in a drawn out process. She made the comments via phone to the Prowers County Commissioners during their Thursday meeting on July 7. The Colorado … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Commissioners, community, County, Economy, Holly, Lamar, News, Public Safety, Transportation
Unscheduled Stop for Southbound Truckers
Lamar police officers received some OJT, on-the-job-training, this Tuesday morning, May 24. Working with members of the Colorado State Patrol, the officers were flagging southbound commercial vehicles along highway 287 and performing routine safety inspections. Lamar police chief, Gary McCrea said two officers will receive training from the state to become Level One safety inspectors, capable of performing once-overs for semi’s and other commercial vehicles that role through town. McCrea added, “We have around 2,500 trailers passing … Read entire article »
Filed under: Education, Lamar, Law Enforcement, Public Safety
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