Improper passing cause of deadly head on crash along Bradley Rd
November 23, 2017
Written By Benjamin Lloyd
A head-on crash along Bradley Road east of Marksheffel forced the closure of all lanes of Bradley before noon Tuesday.
48-year old Diane Garduno of Peyton, a Principal at Ellicott Middle School, and 21-year old Robert Ours both died from their injuries.
CSP says an Audi driven by Ours, was traveling eastbound on Bradley Road, while an Impala, driven by Garduno, was traveling westbound on Bradley. Investigators say the Audi moved into the westbound lane to pass another vehicle and collided with the front of the Impala.
State Patrol says after impact, the Audi continued eastbound, turned 180 degrees, and came to a rest. The Impala was pushed eastbound, and went off the north side of the road and came to a stop.
Robert Ours of Colorado Springs was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, but was transported to Memorial hospital and died from injuries.
Diane Garduno was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, she sustained fatal injuries from the crash and was pronounced dead on scene.
CSP has determined alcohol and drugs are not being considered contributing factors to the crash, but improper passing being investigated as contributing factor.
Due to the severity of the crash the road was closed for several hours. As of 3 p.m. the road is now open and clear of debris.