Danny Martinez dies in fatal Fruita car crash
Fatal Fruita car crash death of Danny Martinez
The Mesa County Coroner has identified the deceased from the Sunday morning fatal collision in Fruita as Danny Martinez, a 60-year-old from Grand Junction. Martinez sustained severe injuries when struck by a vehicle while walking along U.S. Highway 50 west of South Pine Street, authorities reported.
Martinez was taken to Saint Mary’s Regional Hospital after the incident, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries, as confirmed by the coroner’s office. Emergency responders performed CPR at the scene and briefly restored a weak pulse before transporting Martinez to the hospital.
The ongoing investigation into the crash is being handled by the Fruita Police Department. According to officers, there is no indication that alcohol impairment contributed to the accident. Martinez, originally from Grand Junction, was walking on the road when he was struck by the westbound vehicle early Sunday morning. The exact time of Martinez’s death was not specified, though it was determined shortly after his arrival at the hospital. The crash resulted in multiple blunt-force injuries to Martinez, which were the cause of his death. The driver involved in the collision is cooperating with the investigation. Further details regarding Martinez’s background were not provided in the official statement. The investigation continues to determine the precise sequence of events leading up to the crash.
