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Fatal Crash in Brighton: DUI Charges Filed After Collision

12/29/2025

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A fatal crash occurred early Sunday morning at the intersection of U.S. 85 and Weld County Road 2.5 in Brighton, Colorado.
A Ford SUV ran a stop sign and collided with a GMC SUV, resulting in one death and several injuries.
The deceased, who may have been struck by a third vehicle, has not been identified.
Two occupants of the Ford fled but were later apprehended; Erik Diaz Olivas, 20, faces charges including vehicular homicide and DUI.
The police are investigating the crash and seeking information from the public.

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Story summary

A fatal crash occurred early Sunday morning at the intersection of U.S. 85 and Weld County Road 2.5 in Brighton, Colorado.
A Ford SUV ran a stop sign and collided with a GMC SUV, resulting in one death and several injuries.
The deceased, who may have been struck by a third vehicle, has not been identified.
Two occupants of the Ford fled but were later apprehended; Erik Diaz Olivas, 20, faces charges including vehicular homicide and DUI.
The police are investigating the crash and seeking information from the public.