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Coroner IDs 2 who died in rollover crash in Highlands Ranch

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said three people were ejected from the vehicle in the crash Friday night.

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. — Two people who died in a crash Friday night in Highlands Ranch were identified on Monday as Tavion Daniels and Savannah Reynolds.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said the single-vehicle rollover crash happened around 9 p.m. near South University Boulevard and South Crossland Way. 

Two adults and a juvenile were ejected from the vehicle. Two died and the other person was taken to the hospital. Speed was a factor, the Sheriff's Office said.

On Monday, the Douglas County Coroner's Office released the identifications of the two victims who died. The coroner's office did not release their ages.

According to his obituary, Tavion was 16 years old. He was going into his junior year at Ridgeview High School and was known for his fun personality, Rangeview football coach Chris Dixon said.

Tavion was a "great young man that worked hard and was someone everyone can count on," Dixon said.

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The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) provides these tips for safe driving in Colorado: 

  • Expect the unexpected 

  • Slow down 

  • Don't tailgate 

  • Be aware of emergency crews 

  • Heed signs 

  • Obey flaggers 

  • Stay alert and minimize distractions 

  • Keep with the traffic flow 

  • Plan your drive 

  • Be patient and stay calm 

It is also important to be aware of emergency vehicles. 

Colorado's Move Over Law requires drivers to move over a lane when there’s an emergency situation along the shoulder. If the driver can’t move over, they must slow down significantly to avoid an accident.  

The law was implemented in 2005 and strengthened in 2020. A CDOT news release states: "The updated law stipulates that if a driver is unable to move at least one lane away from the stationary emergency vehicle, the driver must slow down to at least 25 miles per hour on roadways with a speed limit below 45 miles per hour. On roadways with speed limits 45 miles per hour or more, motorists must slow down to 20 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit. Drivers that fail to slow down or move over commit the crime of careless driving, a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense that can result in up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $300." 

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