News

Actions

Deadly crash at 37th Street & 65th Avenue in Weld County

Posted at 6:29 AM, Jun 20, 2016
and last updated 2016-06-20 14:36:52-04

Police say the driver who caused a deadly, head-on crash was driving on a revoked license.

Investigators said Javier Orona-Berumen, 47, crossed a double yellow line Sunday night at 37th Street & 65th Avenue in Evans, causing the head-on crash.

Orona-Berumen died.

A passenger in his car was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

The other driver who was hit in the crash was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Orona-Berumen was driving on a revoked license and was listed as a habitual traffic offender, according to the Evans Police Department.

Investigators said alcohol is suspected as a cause of the crash.

---------

Sign up for Denver7 email alerts to stay informed about breaking news and daily headlines.

Or, keep up-to-date by following Denver7 on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.