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Fatal Rollover Accident on I-70

by KREX News Room
by Kristina Kuestner

Story Created: Jul 4, 2012 at 11:28 PM MDT

Story Updated: Jul 5, 2012 at 2:10 PM MDT

GARFIELD COUNTY, Colo.- A utility truck rolled over on Interstate 70 in Garfield County Wednesday, killing the driver.

According to the Colorado State Patrol, the driver of a truck, owned by Elam Construction, lost control of the vehicle around 4:30 a.m.

The truck was heading westbound when it went off the side of the road near mile marker 72 and rolled into the center median.

Officials say the 51-year-old driver was killed in the crash. The left lane of westbound I-70 was closed for about six hours during the investigation.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Officials say speed and drugs do not appear to be factors.

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Sue (friend of family) said on Saturday, Jul 7 at 4:23 PM

I as Tanya Dave's neice said think that the greyhound bus driver needs to be found and suffer the consequences of what he caused. God says in the Bible that we need to pay for the wrong we do in our lives. I am sure he will suffer with his thoughts because of a wonderful brother, uncles life being taken!! To all of the Tuck family, I love you and I am praying for you at this time!!

Tanya said on Saturday, Jul 7 at 3:22 PM

Michael-- I would greatly encourage you to contact the authorities on this. I'm not out to take vengeance on anyone, but the driver needs to be held accountable for his/her actions. We don't want anyone else hurt or killed due to their reckless driving. :( Signed, Dave's niece

friends-Eckert said on Saturday, Jul 7 at 7:57 AM

David enjoyed life. Hunting with his friends. He enjoyed his new job greatly. The employee's were so great to work for and he was there when they needed him. We loved to hear what he did during the week and the places he had never been. David is with his angels and talking about his hunting stories.

Bryan said on Friday, Jul 6 at 8:06 PM

Michael I am Dave's brother and am asking that you contact me about what you saw. I can't even begin to tell you what my family and I have been through these past few years. btuck6@msn.com or 9706416998 Thanks for your input regarding this

Michael said on Friday, Jul 6 at 8:28 AM

I was on the greyhound bus that caused this accident. Our bus driver was recklessly speeding during the entire ride. He cut the trucker off moving into the left lane, which caused the driver to go airborne and crash into the ditch. My condolences to the friends and family.

logan said on Thursday, Jul 5 at 10:49 PM

david you will always be in our hearts and ur presents will remain in our shop and on the roads paved to show the hard work and dedication provided from you taking on any task provided we thank you

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