A father and his son have faced the law after a suspected illegal street race claimed the lives of two individuals in Lakewood. Gregory Mark Giles, 65, and his son Bryce Anneaus Giles, 26, reportedly turned themselves in to the Lakewood Police Department this past Monday, as per the Denver Post. The November 13 collision occurred near South Kipling Parkway and West Mississippi Avenue, leading to a tragic multi-vehicle accident.
The crash, which took place around 9:07 p.m., resulted in five hospitalizations. Unfortunately, two victims, Demi Iglesias, 26, and Dalton Smith, 28, succumbed to their injuries following the incident. Authorities, after conducting interviews and gathering evidence, have cited an illegal race between the Giles as the catalyst for the devastating event, according to 9News.
Both father and son are facing charges that include suspicion of committing vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, engaging in a speed contest, and reckless driving, as detailed by CBS News Colorado. This set of alleged actions puts them at the center of a tragedy that has pulled at the fabric of the Lakewood community.
The suspects, currently in custody on a $250,000 cash bail each, must confront their charges in court on Dec. 3. The ongoing investigation hangs heavy over a city mourning its loss, noting an illicit thrill-seeking endeavor that has led to irreversible consequences. The detailed sequence of events and statements from the police outlined by the Denver Post continues to shed light on the reckless actions preceding the crash.
