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Sheriff says Highway 491 crash involved three separate collisions; internal investigation underway, fee changes discussed
Summary
Montezuma County Sheriff provided an update on a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 491 and M, said an internal affairs investigation is ongoing, and discussed proposed changes to the sheriff's office fee schedule including concealed carry instructor fees and inmate daily care rates.
Sheriff Steve updated commissioners on a serious incident on Highway 491 and M, saying the event involved multiple, separate collisions and an internal affairs process is underway.
"This is 3 separate crashes. It isn't just 1," the sheriff told the board, describing a sequence in which a vehicle collision occurred, another northbound vehicle later struck that first vehicle, and a semi-truck was involved in a separate collision minutes earlier. The sheriff said the Colorado State Patrol led the crash investigation and that county officials have not yet received the full crash report. He said a deputy received a citation for careless driving and had paid that…
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