FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DATE: 04-27-08 TIME: 9:35 P.M.
On April 27, 2008 at approximately 4:30 P.M., Colorado State Troopers responded to a serious injury crash on Highway 392 and Weld County Road 35.
A gold 2001 Dodge Stratus was southbound on Weld County Road 35. A white
2006 Sterling semi truck and trailer was eastbound on Highway 392. The Dodge entered the intersection with Highway 392 and was struck broadside by the Sterling semi truck. Both vehicles remained in contact to their final position.
The restrained driver has been identified as Colleen Craig, age 28 of Eaton, CO. Craig sustained serious injuries and was later pronounced dead by a medical physician at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley. The two passengers, age 2 and 10 months sustained serious injuries and were airlifted to Children's Hospital in Aurora. Both were in child restraints.
The restrained driver of the Sterling has been identified as Michael Gutterson, age 47 of Greeley, CO. Gutterson sustained minor injuries and was not transported.
Alcohol or drugs are not suspected as contributing factors
The crash remains under investigation
Next of kin have been notified