Douglas County T/A, as paged

[jimmnn]

US-85 just south of Titan Road, head on with extrication and 4 pts including a child reported.

South Metro, West Metro and Littleton FD's.

Three ambulances and now a C/G as well.

O/F DTRS Metcom Ops 3, Online

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[jimmnn]

Douglas County U/D: CSP advising the driver is a trauma arrest and requesting full ART call-out.

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[jimmnn]

U/D: One adult green and pediatric yellow to Swedish, One adult red to Littleton Hosp and 4th pt a Red or Black still being extricated and will fly if viable.

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[jimmnn]

Response

South Metro E-39, 40; Medic 39, BC 34, HR-34
West Metro E-15, Dist 3
Littleton Ladder-16, Medic-16, Medic 17, BC 1
AirLife 72

Who am I missing?

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[CRfan1]

South Metro E-39, 40; Medic 39, BC 34, HR-34
West Metro E-15, Dist 3
Littleton Ladder-16, Medic-16, Medic 17, BC 1
AirLife 72

Who am I missing?

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No West Douglas with a station right down the road? I find that a little weird as E39 and M39 will drive right by it.

 

[jimmnn]

No West Douglas with a station right down the road? I find that a little weird as E39 and M39 will drive right by it.

Nope there volunteer after all and only career depts were involved I believe and in the end what additional resources could they really have provided? Heavy extrication? no; ALS engine? no; ALS ambulance? no

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[jimmnn]

COLORADO STATE PATROL

NEWS RELEASE

Public Information Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: January 24, 2010 Time: 5:45 p.m.

This afternoon at about 4:12 p.m., Colorado state troopers were dispatched to a head-on crash on Highway 85 south of Titan Rd. in Douglas County. Troopers have determined that a Mercedes was traveling southbound on Highway 85 when the vehicle entered a curve, went off the right side of the road before swerving into the northbound lanes and striking a northbound Jeep head-on.

The driver of the Jeep, an adult male, as been airlifted to Swedish hospital with serious injuries. The Jeep’s passengers, an adult female and a 3-year-old child have been transported via ambulance to area hospitals, also with serious injuries.

The female driver of the Mercedes was also taken to Swedish. Her condition is unknown.

Highway 85 is closed at this time during the investigation. It is anticipated that the road will be completely closed for at least one more hour, so motorists are encouraged to avoid the area. Traffic to the north of the crash scene is being diverted at Titan Rd. Motorist can use Highlands Ranch Parkway as an alternate route.

The exact cause of the crash is unknown at this time as the investigation continues.

 

[jimmnn]

A few pictures posted

9NEWS.com | Denver | Colorado's Online News Leader | State Patrol: 'Serious injuries' after head-on crash

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[jimmnn]

U/D: US-85 has been just reopened, accident investigation complete.

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[jimmnn]

Now a double fatal

9NEWS.com | Denver | Colorado's Online News Leader | 2 killed by head-on crash, 3-year-old injured

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[jimmnn]

Update from CSP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: January 25, 2011 Time: 1:30 p.m.

Yesterday afternoon at about 4:12 p.m., Colorado state troopers were dispatched to a head-on crash on Highway 85 south of Titan Rd. in Douglas County. Troopers have determined that a Mercedes, driven by Connie Underwood, 56, of Castle Rock, was traveling southbound on Highway 85 when the vehicle entered a curve, went off the right side of the road before swerving into the northbound lanes and striking a northbound Jeep head-on.

The driver of the Jeep, Claude Bounds, 69, of Castle Rock, died at Swedish hospital after being airlifted from the crash scene with serious injuries. The Jeep’s front seat passenger, Carolyn Bounds, 64, of Castle Rock, died at Littleton Adventist Hospital shortly after the crash. A 4-year-old child in the Jeep suffered only minor injuries. All occupants of the Jeep were properly restraint with seatbelts, or child restraint systems.

The driver of the Mercedes was also transported Swedish Medical Center with serious injuries.

Troopers are investigating the use of alcohol and/or drugs as a contributing factor to this crash. Criminal charges will be filed pending further investigation.