Colorado state patrol identifies victims from fatal crash. Chief says fallen colorado trooper jursevics embodied state force. My heart was truly broken as i was on patrol and dispatch sent out the message of your passing on our in car computers. Nov 15, 2015 jaimie lynn jursevics trooper jaimie jursevics was struck and killed by a drunk driver while investigating a minor crash on i25, near tomah road, in douglas county. The increased enforcement period began friday and continues through tuesday. Thousands came out to honor her with a large procession including law enforcement, fire departments and medical responders from all over the state, region and nation. Colorado state patrol trooper jaimie jursevics and eric henderson. Trooper donahue and jursevics safety awareness concerning the designation of a portion of united states interstate highway 25 as the trooper donahue and trooper jursevics move over safety awareness corridor. The colorado state patrol honored one of their own at the douglas county fair. After retirement, henderson became a program manager for colorado professional.
During the evening of november 15, 2015, trooper jaimie jursevics stopped her patrol vehicle on the inside shoulder of i25 south of castle rock in an effort to protect the scene of a previous crash being investigated by a fellow trooper. State, douglas county debut new firstresponder training facility. Colorado state patrol trooper faces charges for alleged. Reflections for trooper jaimie lynn jursevics, colorado state. Husband sues drunk driver who killed trooper, bar that. Trooper jursevics, 33, was investigating a minor crash on an interstate freeway when she was struck by a suspected intoxicated motorist that fled the scene. Csp honors trooper jursevics at douglas county fair cbs. The husband of the colorado state trooper killed by a drunk driver in november 2015 while she was directing traffic on interstate 25 near castle rock is suing the driver and the bar that served.
Governor hickenlooper and other members of colorado state patrol. The denver channel, 7news, brings you the latest trusted news and information for denver, colorado, mile high and the rocky mountains. Man arrested, accused of attempted murder of csu police. That was just during his regular patrol as a member of the colorado springs police departments dui enforcement team. While assisting state patrol, gasper conducted another 242 dui evaluations. May 19, 2016 eric henderson, suspect in death of colorado state patrol trooper jaimie jursevics, pleads guilty. Reflections for trooper jaimie lynn jursevics, colorado. Members of the colorado state patrol attend to the casket of colorado state patrol trooper jaimie jursevics during her funeral nov. Colorado state patrol troopers responded to a report of lane violations june 19 on u. It appears as if he is at the top of the list of potential suspects and investigators want.
Nov 23, 2015 trooper jaimie jursevics memorial a celebration of life ceremony for trooper jaimie jursevics of the colorado state patrol was held on november 23rd, 2015 at the denver first church of the nazarene. If you suspect an intoxicated driver on the roads in colorado, you can call 277 from a cell phone or in mesa county, call 911 or nonemergency dispatch at 970 2426707. Taylor thyfault was hit and killed by a driver during a highspeed chase in 2015. Cdot, state patrol announce increased dui enforcement for. The colorado state patrol trooper hit and killed on interstate 25 sunday night has been identified as jaimie jursevics. Trooper jaimie lynn jursevics, colorado state patrol, colorado. The retired army colonel accused of hitting and killing a colorado state trooper while driving. Bing man who did time for fatal dui crash now accused of driving with no license chicago tribune. At approximately 2045 hours, trooper jursevics was notified of a. Trooper maurice harris informed airmen during a 50th space communications squadron commanders call that csp aims for the wallet when dealing with drivers who are pulled over, or contacted, for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Thousands honor fallen trooper jaimie jursevics youtube. In the spring of 2017, the colorado state patrol led a multimonth. Colorado state patrol trooper jaimie jursevics hit and.
Csp honors trooper jursevics at douglas county fair cbs denver. Trooper jaimie jursevics was struck and killed by a drunk driver while investigating a minor crash on i25, near tomah road, in douglas county. I feel strong about my choice to become a colorado state trooper, knowing the risks. In 2015, colorado state patrol trooper jaimie jursevics was hit and killed by a drunk driver while she directed traffic at an accident on interstate 25 near castle rock. And, some tips from colorado state patrol on spotting an intoxicated driver. One car prior to henderson saw jursevics, her flashlight and her litup patrol car and stopped. Each watch consists of the watch commander sergeant, supervisor corporal, and uniformed patrol officers. Husband of fallen colorado trooper sues retired army. Trooper jaimie jursevics memorial a celebration of life ceremony for trooper jaimie jursevics of the colorado state patrol was held on november 23rd, 2015 at the denver first church of the nazarene. Corporal groves had served with the colorado state patrol for 12 years. State patrol charged manoj siwakoti with dui homicide while on prescription drugs.
She was first assigned to vail before being transferred to castle rock last year. We are honored to seek justice for jaimies husband and daughter, who continue to fight for jaimie as a wife, mother, and law enforcement officer who dedicated herself to the safety of the community and the state of colorado, jursevics attorney chris hoffman said. The retired army colonel accused of hitting and killing a. Trooper donahue and jursevics safety awareness colorado. Chief says fallen colorado trooper jursevics embodied. Colorado state patrol cruiser hit by reckless driver hours. Trooper jaimie jursevics november 15, 2015 on november 25, 2016, trooper cody donahue was assisting with the investigation of a previous motor vehicle crash along northbound i25 near castle rock in douglas county, colorado. Trooper jaimie jursevics stopped her patrol vehicle on the inside. Trooper jaimie lynn jursevics colorado state patrol colorado. Jursevics was on the phone with him while she was on the highway trying to direct henderson to stop with her flashlight.
Jaimie, i never knew you although i work not too far away from your area. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Nov 11, 2016 we are honored to seek justice for jaimies husband and daughter, who continue to fight for jaimie as a wife, mother, and law enforcement officer who dedicated herself to the safety of the community and the state of colorado, jursevics attorney chris hoffman said. Eric henderson, suspect in death of colorado state patrol trooper jaimie jursevics, pleads guilty. Escorting us army cwo brandon smiths body across mesa county. Husband of fallen colorado trooper sues retired army colonel.
Husband sues drunk driver who killed trooper, bar that served. Two people died in a singlecar rollover crash on interstate 25 near the johnstown exit, the colorado state patrol reported monday night. Driver who hit, killed csp trooper jaimie jursevics. Colorado state patrol trooper jaimie jursevics hit and killed. Colorado state patrol troopers responded to a report of a vehicle hitting a deer may 6. The husband of fallen colorado state trooper jaimie jursevics has filed a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit against the retired army colonel who drunkenly drove into her and the denver bar. Colorado state patrol trooper jaimie jursevics was hit and killed by an alleged drunk driver in the line of duty while investigating a crash on sunday, november 15, 2015. During the evening of november 15, 2015, trooper jaimie jursevics stopped. Colorado state patrol trooper jaimie jursevics hit and killed on i25. She excelled quickly in her career as a state trooper.
Patrolman bechtelheimer beck was the first colorado state patrol officer to be slain. Nov 29, 2016 dispatch gave her the cell number for one driver following henderson. State, douglas county debut new firstresponder training. The pfia protector summer 2016 by police and firemens. Nov 18, 2015 fremont county sheriffs office november 18, 2015 trooper jaimie l. Nov 23, 2015 governor hickenlooper and other members of colorado state patrol. She was outside of her vehicle when she was struck by a car at approximately 8. November 15, 2015 trooper jaimie jursevics stopped her patrol vehicle on the inside shoulder of i25 south of castle rock in an effort to protect the scene of a previous crash being investigated by a fellow trooper. Officer jeremy bitner, 39, is survived by his wife and two children, ages 7 and 9. Trooper jursevics succumbed to her injuries at the scene. Trooper jursevics succumbed to her injuries while she was at the scene. Local law enforcement honors fallen csp trooper jursevics s family as they drive into colorado, at the rabbit valley exit on i70, in mesa county. Csp fallen officer legacies colorado state patrol csp.
Hernandez of the colorado state patrol sadly reports the death of trooper jaimie jursevics. Jaimie lynn jursevics trooper jaimie jursevics was struck and killed by a drunk driver while investigating a minor crash on i25, near tomah road, in douglas county. Colorado state patrol reports wrecks, arrests crimes. Aug 07, 2016 the colorado state patrol honored one of their own at the douglas county fair. The csp primarily enforces traffic laws on interstates and state. According to the report, cdot has provided the following statistics. Eric henderson, suspect in death of colorado state patrol. Officers possess peaceofficer commissions from the state of colorado, larimer county, and the city of fort collins. Jose garica, 49, avon, was driving a ford explorer westbound on u. Colorado state patrol establishes roadside tributes to fallen troopers. Anthony ammons, salida, was subsequently arrested for driving while. Dispatch gave her the cell number for one driver following henderson.
Indiana state police investigators are in colorado, wanting to interview nations. Jamie lynn soesbe jursevics 19822015 find a grave memorial. The tragic death of colorado state trooper jaimie jursevics while conducting an interstate 25 traffic stop on sunday evening, november 15, has touched the hearts of many people here and beyond, as. Sep 15, 2017 trooper jaimie jursevics stopped her patrol vehicle on the inside shoulder of i25 south of castle rock in an effort to protect the scene of a previous crash being investigated by a fellow trooper.
A celebration of life ceremony for trooper jaimie jursevics of the colorado state patrol was held on november 23rd, 2015 at the denver first church of the nazarene. The colorado department of transportation, colorado state patrol and local law enforcement agencies are reminding motorists celebrating there will be increased patrols and dui checkpoints for memorial day weekend. Jursevics killed by dui driver eric henderson on i25. Colorado state patrol trooper jaimie jursevics, 33, was struck by a vehicle and killed while investigating a crash on i25 the night of nov. Csp honors trooper jursevics at douglas county fairthe colorado state patrol honored one of their own at the douglas county fair. Dui driver eric henderson ran down trooper and left her bleeding on the highway and fled the scene like a coward.
Castle rock, cody donahue, douglas county, i25, jaimie jursevics. Brotherhood for the fallen aurora members, as part of the colorado fallen hero foundation, from aurora pd, thornton pd and douglas county s. The husband of colorado state patrol jaimie jursevics has filed a lawsuit against the drunken driver who hit and killed her. Jursevics entered the colorado state patrol on january 9, 2011. Jaimie jursevics was hit and killed during a crash investigation in november of that year, and cody donahue was hit almost exactly a year later. Trooper jaimie jursevics of the colorado state patrol is clear for her final tour of duty, the dispatcher said. New training center honors fallen state troopers cbs denver. The colorado state patrol csp originally known as the colorado state highway courtesy patrol, based in lakewood, colorado, is a division of the colorado department of public safety, and is one of the official state police agencies of colorado, along with the colorado bureau of investigation and several smaller state agencies.
Trooper jaimie jursevics was killed in november 2015 when she. Colorado state patrol reports arrests, accidents crimes. Sergeant purdy had finished his shift when dispatchers informed him of severe weather. Fremont county sheriffs office november 18, 2015 trooper jaimie l.
Honoring fallen colorado state patrol trooper, jaimie jursevics. New colorado department of transportation campaign against. A short time later, a truck driver with a cb radio called the limon dispatch. Jursevics was investigating a minor crash with another trooper near plum creek parkway just before 9. This motivated her to pursue her dream and ultimately join the colorado state patrol. Fremont county sheriffs office posted a picture of colorado state trooper jaimie jursevics s daughter morgan, warning against having a few beers and getting behind the wheel of a car. A colorado state university police officer was injured early thursday morning after the officer was dragged during a traffic stop.
Trooper killed in i25 crash ided as wife, mother jaimie. Senior police officer amir abdulkhaliq succumbed to injuries sustained four. The englewood police officer who was struck by a suspected drunk driver early monday morning has died, police said. New training center honors fallen state troopers april 5, 2018 at 6. Fall on the grand mesa, captured by deputy seth parker. Thousands came out to honor her with a large procession including law enforcement, fire departments and medical responders from all over the state. State police arrive in colorado to interview person of. Chief says fallen colorado trooper jursevics embodied state. Colorado state patrol establishes roadside tributes to. A trooper with the colorado state patrol is facing charges for alleged sexual misconduct while on the job, according to a spokesperson from the agency. The husband of fallen colorado state trooper jaimie jursevics has filed a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit against the retired army. Trooper jaimie jursevics was killed in november 2015 when she was.
In the wake of startling new statistics about drugged driving from the colorado department of transportation cdot provided to denvers abc7, a new campaign against drugged driving has taken hold. Nov 16, 2015 the colorado state patrol trooper hit and killed on interstate 25 sunday night has been identified as jaimie jursevics. The denver channel, 7news, brings you the latest trusted news and information for denver, colorado, mile high and. In 2016, a passing trucker hit and killed trooper cody donahue while he investigated a crash, also on i25 near castle rock. At approximately 2045 hours, trooper jursevics was notified of a possible drunk driver headed southbound on i25. Trooper jaimie jursevics stopped her patrol vehicle on the inside shoulder of i25 south of castle rock in an effort to protect the scene of a previous crash being investigated by a fellow trooper. There are three watches of uniformed officers who provide coverage to the campus on a 24hour, 7 day a week basis. She is survived by her husband and an 8monthold daughter.
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