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Investigations

Drunk driving deaths in Colorado continuing to climb -- even after 2015 passage of felony DUI law

Crime

Driver pleads guilty to 4th DUI, causing near-fatal crash

Casey Lonesk's blood alcohol content was nearly three times the legal limit when he caused a crash on I-70 that sent a car down an embankment where it caught fire.
Felony DUI

'I wish I would have never drank': Man sentenced to life in prison for DUI crash that killed 25-year-old

Todd Grudznske has been formally sentenced to life in prison for hitting and killing 25-year-old Angela Wimmer while he was driving drunk.
Investigations

His probation officers did nothing when he missed or failed dozens of drug tests. What happened next was a deadly crash.

Kevin Clayton had four prior DUIs on his record before he turned in front of a motorcycle, killing the driver. Now, the victim's family is suing, saying he should have been behind bars instead of behind the wheel.
Felony DUI

Parents of DUI crash victim file wrongful death lawsuit against driver, three bars

Todd Grudznske was convicted of murder in the death of Angela Wimmer. Suit alleges he was "visibly intoxicated" at three taverns the day of the crash.
Investigations

As DUI deaths climb, fewer sanctions, citations issued for serving already-drunk patrons

It's illegal to serve liquor to someone who is "visibly intoxicated." Administrative, court action for over-serving is a fraction of what it was 10 years ago.
Local

Angela Wimmer 'would have been alive if he had just taken an Uber': Court testimony continues in fatal DUI case

The prosecution is expected to wrap up its case against Todd Grudznske on Friday afternoon.
Felony Dui

Truck was traveling nearly 70 mph moments before hitting stopped traffic, expert testifies in fatal DUI case

Todd Grudznske faces charges that include first-degree murder. He's accused of crashing his truck into a car driven by 25-year-old Angela Wimmer, killing her.
Felony Dui

'He was trying to get away': Firefighter, officer testify in fatal DUI crash case

Todd Grudznske faces charges that include first-degree murder. He's accused of crashing his truck into a car driven by 25-year-old Angela Wimmer, killing her.
Felony Dui

Attorney acknowledges man with multiple DUI convictions was drunk the day of fatal crash

Todd Grudznske was charged with 15 counts -- including first-degree murder -- following a deadly crash at Colfax and Kipling in Lakewood.
Felony Dui

Man with multiple DUI convictions faces jury Monday for his alleged role in deadly 2018 crash

Todd Grudznske was charged with 15 counts -- including first-degree murder -- following a deadly crash at Colfax and Kipling in Lakewood
News

Family launches scholarship in honor of woman killed Christmas Eve by DUI driver

A scholarship in honor of Sancy Shaw will go to a senior each year at Steamboat Springs High School to help with college tuition.

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Drunk driving deaths in Colorado continuing to climb -- even after 2015 passage of felony DUI law

Driver pleads guilty to 4th DUI, causing near-fatal crash

'I wish I would have never drank': Man sentenced to life in prison for DUI crash that killed 25-year-old

His probation officers did nothing when he missed or failed dozens of drug tests. What happened next was a deadly crash.

Parents of DUI crash victim file wrongful death lawsuit against driver, three bars

As DUI deaths climb, fewer sanctions, citations issued for serving already-drunk patrons

Angela Wimmer 'would have been alive if he had just taken an Uber': Court testimony continues in fatal DUI case

Truck was traveling nearly 70 mph moments before hitting stopped traffic, expert testifies in fatal DUI case

'He was trying to get away': Firefighter, officer testify in fatal DUI crash case

Attorney acknowledges man with multiple DUI convictions was drunk the day of fatal crash

Man with multiple DUI convictions faces jury Monday for his alleged role in deadly 2018 crash

Family launches scholarship in honor of woman killed Christmas Eve by DUI driver

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