Alcohol & Speed Not Suspected After Head-On Crash Claims 2 Lives – CBS Denver

April 8, 2017 at 6:03 pm

Filed Under:Highway 287, Longmont, Louisville

ERIE, Colo. (CBS4) – Authorities have released the identity of two victims of a fatal crash in Boulder County Friday evening.

Two vehicles collided head on while traveling on Highway 287.

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The victims have been identified as Sean M. Slote, 50, of Longmont; and Robert E. Lundy, 73, of Louisville.

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Reportedly Slote veering into oncoming traffic and hit Lundy head on.

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According to the sheriff’s office, both drivers were wearing seat belts and alcohol and excessive speed are not suspected as a factor in the crash.