The semi-truck driver involved in last month’s tragic crash on Highway 285 near Conifer has pleaded guilty to multiple misdemeanor traffic charges.
Incident Details:
- Date: Last month
- Location: Highway 285 near Conifer
- Driver: Ignacio Cruz-Mendoza, 47 years old
- Crash Summary: Cruz-Mendoza lost control of his semi-truck, which rolled onto its side, dumping its load of pipes onto five vehicles.
- Casualties:
- Fatalities: 64-year-old Scott Miller of Bailey, who died at the scene
- Injuries: Three other individuals sustained injuries
Charges and Plea:
- Charges:
- One count of careless driving resulting in death
- Three counts of careless driving resulting in injury
- Plea: Guilty to all charges
Next Steps:
- Sentencing Date: August 30th
The Colorado State Patrol continues to remind all drivers of the importance of safety and vigilance on the roads to prevent such devastating incidents.
