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Fatal Motorcycle Accident Shuts Down Highway in Gunnison County

by KREX News Room
by Cori Coffin

Story Created: Oct 21, 2012 at 11:47 PM MDT

Story Updated: Oct 22, 2012 at 7:10 AM MDT

GUNNISON COUNTY, Colo.- Colorado State Patrol says one person is dead after a collision involving two motorcycles.

The crash happened just before 1:30 Sunday afternoon on Highway 135 at mile post 25, just south of Crested Butte.

Authorities say a chopper and Harley Davidson were traveling northbound on Highway 135 when the chopper made an abrupt turn, colliding with the Harley Davidson.

There were two people on each motorcycle. All four people were ejected from the motorcycles.

The driver of the chopper was identified as 55-year-old Ricky Miller of Gunnison. He was wearing eye protection but no helmet. Miller was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The passenger of the chopper, 47-year-old Tracey Miller of Gunnison, was wearing a helmet and sustained serious injuries.

The driver of the Harley Davidson, 34-year-old Miah Miller, also sustained serious injuries.

Ashley Sexton, a 29-year-old San Pedro, Calif., resident, sustained minor injuries.

Both directions of the highway were closed for several hours during an investigation.

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DJ Poye said on Monday, Oct 22 at 7:04 PM

Oh Ricky....my friend we will all see you....but not yet.

ashton said on Monday, Oct 22 at 6:00 PM

So sorry your family is in my prayers :(

Cherie, Marianne and Danielle said on Monday, Oct 22 at 4:10 PM

Love and prayers to all the family and friends that are hurting from this tragedy. Miah and Donovan, we love you so much and we'll always be here whenever and however you need us.

Jeannie & Tim Lanham and family said on Monday, Oct 22 at 3:30 PM

Know that we are all there for you during this horrific ordeal. Wish we could fast forward through all the hurt and sadness, but we will keep you in our prayers and in our hearts. RIP Rick, even though we hadn't met, you have a beautiful family.

Anonymous said on Monday, Oct 22 at 3:21 PM

Im so sorry to hear this. The Filson family sends their thoughts and prayers.

The Woeckeners said on Monday, Oct 22 at 3:10 PM

Brother Miah, your in our prayers, you and all your family. I'll be out there soon Love Dave

Don McKetchnie / Lenn Roberts said on Monday, Oct 22 at 2:20 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. We pray for your physical and emotional healing, and well being. Know that we are here for you, and love you!

Anonymous said on Monday, Oct 22 at 1:30 PM

Will miss you Rick!

Anonymous said on Monday, Oct 22 at 11:34 AM

Our prayers are with the Millers! Wish we could be there for support but we are sending our prayers! We love you guys! The Conleys

Anonymous said on Monday, Oct 22 at 10:20 AM

My prayers go out to the Miller family. I wish distance wasn't an issue so that the Sexton family could be their to lend our support. We love you guys.

Anonymous said on Monday, Oct 22 at 9:26 AM

I hate to hear this. Hopefully the injured will heal physically and emotionally.

Anonymous said on Monday, Oct 22 at 8:49 AM

So sad & heartbreaking. My prayers go out to his entire family and send healing thoughts & prayers to Tracey. We are a strong community and will all pull together to help Tracey & the rest of the family.

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