August 20, 2024
Kent Keller, PIO
Greeley Police Department
970.351.5387 Cell
[email protected]
GREELEY, Colo – A 59-year-old female passed away on Friday, August 16th due to injuries from a traffic crash involving a Greeley-Evans (GET) bus and a sedan at the intersection of 71st Avenue and 4th Street. At approximately 5:35 p.m., first responders were dispatched to the scene of a two-vehicle crash to render aid.
The driver of the sedan, an 18-year-old female, and a 59-year-old passenger were both transported to a local hospital. The passenger passed away shortly after arrival. The driver was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and later released. Due to the nature of injuries sustained in the accident, the Greeley Police Department Traffic Unit is leading the investigation.
The GET driver and single passenger aboard the bus were not injured. Due to the on-going investigation, no further details will be released at this time. The identity of the deceased will be released by the Weld County Coroner pending next-of-kin notifications.
Anyone with information about this traffic accident, who has not already spoken to an officer, should call the Greeley Police Department at (970) 350-9605.