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Police Arrest Driver In Suspected Wrong-Way Deadly Accident On I-25

DENVER (CBS4)- Police in Denver arrested a woman they believe was behind the wheel in a deadly wrong-way crash on Interstate 25 on Saturday, May 14. Victoria Barry, 26, was arrested for investigation of vehicular homicide, reckless driving and driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Victoria Barry (credit: Denver Police Dept.)

Barry is being held for her role in the deadly accident at about 11:43 p.m. Saturday in the northbound lanes of I-25 between Emerson St. and Downing St.

Investigators said Barry was driving a Lexus SUV southbound in the northbound lanes of I-25 when she struck a Nissan traveling north. Barry then struck a Mercury SUV also traveling north on I-25.

The driver of the Nissan, Lilly Duncan, 31, from Colorado Springs, was killed.

Barry was rushed to the hospital for her injuries suffered in the crash. She was released from the hospital on Friday and arrested.

The district attorney is expected to issue a decision on formal charges early next week.

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