A man has been arrested in a four-vehicle crash that killed one person and injured two others, according to the Wheat Ridge Police Department. Police said the man was under the influence at the time of the crash.
Cesar Hernandez Sanchez, 32, was traveling westbound on Colorado 58 just after 7 p.m. on Oct. 17 when he crossed over the dirt median into eastbound traffic, striking three vehicles.
One person was pronounced dead at the scene, while two other victims were taken to the hospital with serious bodily injuries. Wheat Ridge police said both are expected to be okay at this time.
Sanchez was also hospitalized with serious injuries, but was discharged from the hospital on Thursday. Since then, he has been booked into the Jefferson County Jail.
Sanchez faces charges including two counts of vehicular homicide, four counts of vehicular assault, reckless driving and driving under the influence. He also faces seven traffic offenses, including failure to display lights with low visibility, failure to drive in single lane and driving the wrong way on a one-way roadway.
“Our focus continues to be supporting the victims in this crash and pursuing justice with our partners at the DA’s Office,” Wheat Ridge police said on social media.
This is a developing story and may be updated.
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