William Linnebur, 33, and Jose Benitez-Soto, 39, killed in head-on collision on US 36 in Byers, Colorado

Modified Date: 
Tue, 10/17/2017 - 9:36am
Accident Date: 
Friday, March 10, 2017

2 dead in head-on crash near Byers that sparked grass fire

A head-on crash involving a semi-tractor trailer and a truck has sparked a large grass fire near Byers.

2 Dead In Fiery Crash That Triggered Grass Fire

The crash happened just before 9 a.m. Friday, and the fire spread across several acres of grassland.

Family sees heart at site of deadly crash

While they asked not to be identified, the family member says wheat is an important part of their livelihood and the symbol seemed to leave a message of love behind for each of their families.

Coroner identifies two men killed in fiery, head-on crash near Byers

William Linnebur, a 33-year-old from Aurora, and Jose Benitez-Soto, a 39-year-old from Brush, died in the collision on U.S. 36.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
William Linnebur
Jose Benitez-Soto
Roadway: 
US 36
City: 
Byers, CO
Area: 
Denver, CO

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