An early morning collision in Adams County involving six vehicles has left a Colorado Department of Transportation contractor and a state trooper hospitalized. The crash, which took place just before 2 a.m. on the eastbound lanes of Highway 36 near Pecos Street, escalated when the suspect's vehicle struck the workers attending the scene and then attempted to flee. CBS Colorado reports that a man is now facing multiple charges in connection with the crash.
The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Bryan Granillo, was apprehended after a second Colorado State Patrol trooper performed a TVI maneuver to halt his further escape. As documented by KDVR, charges against Granillo include driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or both, felony eluding, and a failure to remain at the scene of the crash. Further reporting from Denver7 reveals that the highway worker sustained minor injuries after getting pinned in the accident.
The state trooper, identified as Miguel Jeronimo, who has served nearly seven years with the CSP, also suffered minor injuries in the incident. Both the trooper and the highway worker were released from the hospital after their conditions were assessed. In a harrowing weekend for the Adams County community, the reckless actions of one individual have brought into sharp relief the dangers faced by those tasked with maintaining our roadways and public safety.
Bryan Granillo is now detained at the Adams County Sheriff’s Detention Facility, awaiting further court proceedings. His arrest brings a small measure of closure to a case that could have ended far more tragically. The Colorado State Patrol continues to investigate the full circumstances of the incident, reminding the public of the perils of impaired driving and the ongoing risk to those who serve on the front lines of our state's highways. According to Denver7, "Granillo was booked into the Adams County Sheriff’s Detention Facility on several charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both and felony eluding."
