In memory of those lost on Hwy 285

This is a list of those people who have lost their life on Hwy 285. I will add to this list as more information becomes available.
My prayers for the families and friends of all who are not with us anymore.
May their loved ones find peace and understanding.


Alicia Wilson
Angshuman Chakraborty
Benjamin Kopecky
Bud Bivens
Carolyn Holland
Charley Murphy
Christopher Kipling
Dale Whitmore
David P Joyce
Dana Howey-Suazo
Jeffery Levek
Jody Carlene Musgrave
Joseph Bixler
Judith Lynn Hall
Kenneth P Barnett
Kjersti Anderson
Larissa Hartman
Mara C Parslow
Marion Whitmore
Molly Jackson
Natasha Jo Michaud
Paul Mattes
Randy Archuletta
Randy Nolan
Ralph Collins
Sabrina Pederson
Shannon Rivale
Shawn Lancaster
Kelsey J Hays
Susan Raimes
Julie Aragon
Ed Adams (mm 225)
Sara Brouillette
Robert Eugene "Pepper" Velasquez
TJ Franks

Adding "Pepper" to my list. Let me know when you have a full name

What's the time frame?

Becky wrote: Adding "Pepper" to my list. Let me know when you have a full name

I'm sorry, I don't know his full name, but it is on the marker at Windy Point.

Robert Eugene "Pepper" Velasquez passed away in August, 2003

The time frame is since 285 became a Hwy

Thank You!

Becky, I would appreciate it if you would please add Ed Adams - he lived in Lakewood and was killed in a head on crash with an 18 wheeler while out on a day trip with a bunch of friends of his riding his Harley. There is a cross at mm225 heading toward Buena Vista. He was a very close and dear friend of our family and he will always be remembered and never forgotten. There is also a cross at that location as well as an "In Memorium" sign at MM225. Thanks!

Becky wrote: The time frame is since 285 became a Hwy

The road was first named Colorado State Highway 8 in the 1920s, and became US Highway 285 in 1936.

Wow so very sad.

Please be careful everyone we do not want to add to this list.

Be safe and God Bless those that are in a better place.