Greeley
Greeley police: two teen motorcyclists killed in October crashes were at fault
At about 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, a 19-year-old woman riding a motorcycle east on 10th Street collided with a westbound Dodge Charger that was turning south, at 59th Avenue and West 10th Street.
Greeley police said investigators found two motorcyclists, a 19-year-old woman on Oct. 9 and a 16-year-old boy on Oct. 11, were at fault in separate fatal collisions with turning drivers, and the department urged riders and drivers to use heightened caution.
At about 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, a 19-year-old woman riding a motorcycle east on 10th Street collided with a westbound Dodge Charger that was turning south, at 59th Avenue and West 10th Street. Investigators concluded the motorcyclist was at fault because of excessive speed and illegal lane splitting, police said. First responders attempted life-saving measures, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
At about 4:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, a 16-year-old boy riding a motorcycle north on 35th Avenue collided with a Chevrolet Impala that was turning onto 35th Avenue, at 35th Avenue and 28th Street. Investigators determined the motorcyclist was at fault, police said, and found he was traveling at an excessive rate of speed. He died at the scene despite life-saving efforts.
Neither the driver of the Dodge Charger nor the driver of the Chevrolet Impala will face charges.
The department reminded drivers and riders of the importance of situational awareness, obeying traffic signals and sharing the road safely. Speed, proper lane usage and defensive driving are vital to preventing tragedies on Greeley's streets, police said.
People who witnessed either incident and may be seeking support are encouraged to contact Victim Advocate Sydney Brown at [email protected].