The Office of the Governor of the State of Colorado

09/04/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/04/2024 16:17

Governor Polis Releases Statement on Tragic Loss of Two CDOT Employees, Colorado Motorist

MESA COUNTY - Governor Jared Polis released the following statement on the loss of two Colorado Department of Transportation employees in an accident that killed three individuals.

"Today in Mesa County, after stopping to the side of the road to fix a sign, two dedicated Colorado Department of Transportation employees were struck by a passing vehicle that led to the tragic loss of three lives and a fourth being hospitalized. I'm heartbroken by this horrible accident and my thoughts are with the families of the individuals, CDOT, and the communities. These Coloradans will be missed by their state, families, and communities. I speak for the entire state when I say that they will be missed," said Governor Polis.

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