WELD COUNTY

Coroner IDs 2 victims of fatal U.S. 85 collision

The Weld County Coroner’s Office identified two victims of a collision stemming from a police pursuit that killed three people this week on U.S. 85 near Platteville. About 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, the coroner’s office responded to a collision on the highway, just north of Colo. 60, according to a news release.

A northbound GMC Yukon on U.S. 85 crossed the center median into the southbound lanes, colliding head-on with a Toyota 4Runner, the release reports.

The Coroner’s Office identified the victim inside the Toyota 4Runner as 57-year-old Christine Ann Schwarz of Mead.

The driver of the GMC Yukon has been identified as 37-year-old Kayla Dickinson of Evans.

The pursuit began when a patrol deputy stopped Dickinson, according to a news release.

As the deputy approached the GMC Yukon on foot, Dickinson drove away at a high rate of speed, the release states.

LONGMONT

Humane Society volunteers leave their marks

The Longmont Humane Society honored volunteers by asking them to add their painted handprints to a mural wall in the shelter’s lobby, according to a news release.

Each handprint represents a volunteer contribution to the organization. In 2024, people donated over 27,000 hours of their time to support the animals and mission of the organization, according to the release.

The organization made the mural in celebration of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, which ended recently.

BOULDER COUNTY

Eldo Shuttle scheduled to start on May 24

The nonprofit Via Mobility Services is set to run the Eldo Shuttle shuttle bus on the weekends and holidays this summer and fall from the intersection of U.S. 36 and McCaslin Boulevard to area trailheads, including one at Eldorado Canyon State Park, according to a press release.

The free shuttle service is set to start May 24 and will run through Sept. 1. The shuttle will run Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. It is set to run every 20 minutes from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on days of service. It also will offer stops at trailheads at Marshall Mesa, Doudy Draw and South Mesa.

— Staff reports