Garrett Hilario Deherrera dies in fatal Weld County crash

Garrett Hilario Deherrera dies in fatal Weld County crash

Fatal Weld County crash death of Garrett Hilario Deherrera – Obituary

Garrett Hilario Deherrera, 23, of Milliken, tragically lost his life late Saturday night in a head-on collision on Colorado Highway 14 west of Ault.

Deherrera was a passenger in a westbound pickup truck driven by a 21-year-old woman from LaSalle, who crossed into the eastbound lane and collided with a semi-truck.

Emergency responders transported Deherrera to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The driver survived the crash. Authorities confirmed that neither Deherrera nor the driver was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.

This heartbreaking incident has shocked the local community, highlighting the dangers of roadway safety and seatbelt use. Deherrera is remembered by friends and family for his presence in the Northern Colorado area. The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.