Up next
Author
Tags
Share this @internewscast.com
FacebookXRedditPinterest

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — The Broomfield Police Department on Friday identified the two people killed in an alleged DUI crash near Broomfield High School as a mother and son.

The crash happened on the afternoon of Dec. 12 at Main Street and Miramonte Boulevard.

According to Broomfield police, the driver of a 2000 Toyota Tundra crashed into a 2016 Mazda CX-5, killing Melissa Powell, 47, and her 16-year-old son, Riordan.

The driver of the Toyota, identified as 37-year-old Jose Menjivar, was treated at a hospital and then booked into the Broomfield County Jail for vehicular homicide – reckless, vehicular homicide – DUI and habitual traffic offender.

Broomfield

Read Related Also: Who Inherited Olivia Newton-John's Fortune After She Died?

Adult, juvenile killed in crash on Broomfield’s Main Street

7:39 PM, Dec 12, 2023

The investigation into the crash is ongoing. Investigators believe alcohol and speed were contributing actors. The department said Friday it is waiting for the official toxicology report.

A GoFundMe online fundraiser has been created to support Melissa’s surviving sons. To donate, click here.

D7 follow up bar 2460x400FINAL.png

What do you want Denver7 to follow up on? Is there a story, topic or issue you want us to revisit? Let us know with the contact form below.

Share this @internewscast.com
FacebookXRedditPinterest
You May Also Like
Man who just found out he was going to be a grandfather mowed down while riding his motorcycle

Tragic Turn: Soon-to-Be Grandfather’s Life Cut Short in Motorcycle Accident

Background: News footage of the traffic after the fatal crash that killed…
Man 'disregarded' red light at 75 mph and slammed into pregnant woman's car, causing her to immediately go into labor and have a miscarriage: Police

Man Allegedly Ignored Traffic Signal at 75 MPH, Colliding with Pregnant Woman’s Vehicle and Inducing Labor, Resulting in Miscarriage: Police Report

Inset: Alexander D. Mendoza being arrested by a Bexar County Sheriff’s Office…
Alleged kidnapping victim recovered from Sydney property in covert operation

Authorities recover alleged kidnapping victim in discreet operation at Sydney property

The victim of another alleged kidnapping has been recovered from a property…
Bondi DOJ struggles to spell the name of person it's suing while proclaiming that ICE agents are the ones facing 'discrimination'

Bondi DOJ Faces Backlash for Misspelling Defendant’s Name Amid Controversial ICE Discrimination Lawsuit

President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a roundtable on criminal cartels…
'He had to kill her to … keep the property': Husband shot wife dead after she served him with divorce papers, feared she would take their house from him, DA and family says

Husband Fatally Shoots Wife Over Property Concerns Following Divorce Papers, According to DA and Family

Left inset: Michel Fournier (Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office). Right inset: Susan Lane-Fournier…

Gainesville Man Charged with Assault and Threats Against Woman

Staff report GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Authorities have arrested Thomas Leverne Mack, 63,…
Family's prison visit to accused Bondi gunman cancelled

Prison Visit Denied: Family of Accused Bondi Gunman Faces Setback

The family of accused Bondi gunman Naveed Akram were denied access ahead…
Wieambilla home where three innocent people shot dead put up for sale

Wieambilla Property, Site of Tragic Triple Shooting, Hits the Market

The home where two police officers and a civilian were shot dead…
Day care workers filmed attacking 7 preschoolers including hitting one 'in the face with a notebook': Police

Shocking Abuse Uncovered: Daycare Workers Caught on Camera Assaulting Preschoolers

Inset, left to right: Jessica Murillo and Izabella Thompson (Des Plaines Police…
Marine, Army vet dubbed 'Captain America' kidnapped a man who he thought was about to rat him out to cops, shot him in the back of the head

Ex-Marine and Army Veteran ‘Captain America’ Arrested for Kidnapping and Execution-style Shooting Over Alleged Betrayal

Left: Anthony Neubauer (Chautauqua County Jail). Right: Neubauer in his military uniform…
Minister murdered protecting 4-year-old granddaughter during home invasion by teens who pretended to be police officers: Cops

Heroic Minister Tragically Killed Shielding Granddaughter from Impersonating Teen Intruders in Shocking Home Invasion

Inset: Kevin Cooper (Portland Police Bureau). Background: The 9300 block of Southeast…
After getting crushed in court, Hegseth mocked Sen. Mark Kelly and took a dozen days to do anything more

Hegseth’s Courtroom Defeat: A 12-Day Silence Followed by Jabs at Sen. Mark Kelly

United States Attorney General Pam Bondi and United States Secretary of Defense…