Telluride Man Ran Over And Killed By The City’s Safe Ride Van
January 18, 2012
A 52-year-old man from Telluride, Colorado, was killed in the early hours of Sunday morning after being run over by a van. According to The Telluride Daily Planet, the accident occurred at roughly 2:00 AM in front of the San Miguel county courthouse.
Witnesses say that the man was attempting to board one of the Home Safe vans, a free shuttle service offered by the city on weekends to deter people form driving drunk, when he was asked to exit the vehicle because it was full. It was then that the man lay down in front of the vehicle in the street. The driver of the van said that he did not see the man lying in front of the van as he pulled away and ran the victim over.
Telluride EMS took the man to the Telluride Medical Center, but he passed away two hours later from the injuries he suffered in the accident.
Since the accident, city officials have suspended the Home Safe service indefinitely.
The Colorado auto accident attorneys with the McDivitt Law Firm understand that it is a driver’s responsibility to ensure their vehicle is clear of any obstacles. They would encourage you to contact an experienced attorney immediately if you have been injured in a car accident. They may be able to help you get the compensation you need.
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