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Fallen Cadet's Memorial Service Announced

LAFAYETTE, Colo. (CBS4)- The memorial service for the Colorado State Patrol cadet who was killed on Saturday has been announced.

Cadet Taylor Thyfault was working an accident on Highway 66 in Longmont Saturday when he and Trooper Clinton Rushing were hit by a speeding car involved in police chase that started nearby.

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The memorial for Trooper Cadet Taylor Thyfault along Highway 66 (credit: CBS)

Thyfault, 21, was killed and Rushing was seriously injured while trying to put spikes in the road to stop the car being chased. Thyfault, of Westminster, had just warned a tow truck driver to get out of the way when he was struck.

Memorial services for Thyfault are being referred to as a "Celebration of Life" and have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at the Flatirons Community Church, 355 W. South Boulder Road in Lafayette.

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Taylor Thyfault (credit: Facebook)

In lieu of flowers, Thyfault's family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Flying Wheels, 17476 W. 77th Place, Arvada, CO 80007.

The public is also invited to sign the online guest book at Ellis Family Services.

CSP CHASE CRASH Colorado state patrol  Christopher Gebers  Clinton Rushing  Taylor Thyfault
An image from the scene (credit: CBS)

Chris Gebers, 27, of Federal Heights, was arrested after the crash. Investigators say he took off from a traffic stop.

Gebers is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday on tentative charges that include first-degree murder, vehicular homicide, reckless driving, driving with a suspended license.

Christopher Gebers Chris Gebers
(credit: Colorado State Patrol)

Gebers remains in custody without bond at the Boulder County Jail.

Additional Resources

A GoFundMe fund has been set up to support Rushing in his recovery, and Thyfault 's family.

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