Overview
- The driver killed in the collision was identified as Manuel Alejandro Lorenzana Villegas, 38, a California father who was transporting players to the tournament.
- Colorado State Patrol says the CDOT snowplow lost control near the Eisenhower Tunnel, breached the median barrier and hit the eastbound van carrying 10 people.
- Eight occupants were hospitalized, including five juveniles and three adults, with one child airlifted in critical condition; most have since been discharged while at least one parent remained hospitalized.
- The Lady Flyers chose to keep playing and captured the 12U championship in Littleton on Sunday, winning in overtime after a team meeting to decide whether to continue.
- CSP is leading the active investigation with no citations or arrests announced, and fundraisers for Lorenzana’s family and the injured have surpassed $120,000 as hockey communities rally support.