The tragic incident that claimed five lives, including that of the suspected perpetrator, has drawn attention to a complex web of crime and consequence. Walter Huling, aged 31, is believed to have stolen a Toyota Matrix from a Colorado transportation hub, leading to a devastating collision with a family of six on November 24.
Huling’s past is marked by a troubling criminal record, and at the time of the accident, he was on parole, with his release scheduled for January. The Denver Gazette reports that his record includes a series of offenses such as four assault charges, three violations of protection orders, and individual charges of bribery, burglary, and driving under the influence, spanning from 2013 to 2018.
On that fateful Monday afternoon, Huling allegedly lost control of the stolen vehicle while driving on a Colorado highway. This resulted in a horrific head-on collision with the family’s Ford sedan, as confirmed by the Colorado Highway Patrol.
Huling’s actions and their tragic outcome have sparked discussions about the effectiveness of the parole system and the broader implications of allowing individuals with extensive criminal histories to return to society. As investigations continue, the community mourns the loss of life and grapples with the aftermath of this heartbreaking event.
Huling has now been accused of colliding with another vehicle while traveling down a Colorado highway on Monday afternoon.
The Colorado Highway Patrol said he was driving a stolen Toyota Matrix when he lost control and slammed into the family’s Ford sedan.
The crash killed a father, Alvin Corado, 35, his two children, MaKenlee Corado, 11, and Toretto Corado, 8, and a third child, Jase Green, 12.
Corado’s 13-year-old sister, Mia, and Green’s 14-year-old brother, Jordan, survived the crash and were airlifted to a hospital.
A horror crash that occurred on November 24 killed five individuals and critically injured two
The man believed to have been responsible for the crime was named as Walter Huling, 31, who also died in the crash
Makenlee Corado, 11, and Toretto Corado, 8, were killed in the crash, while their older sister, Mia, 13, was airlifted to a hospital
An hour before the crash, the car was reportedly stolen from a parking garage. The woman who was driving the vehicle said she was pulled from her car after refusing to give the man a ride.
George Brauchler, the district attorney for the county, told local ABC affiliate, KMGH-TV, that Huling’s criminal history was 11 pages and dated back to when he was a juvenile.
‘This guy’s criminal history and the fact that he appears to have been on parole and this happened seems like we are failing the community,’ Brauchler added.
The district attorney said the horror crash has resulted in anger from the community and questions as to how the state is dealing with crime.
‘I’ve got questions for the state of Colorado, especially a guy that was on parole after he had a parole violation, and those questions have to be stern, and that is, ‘What are we doing?’ Who are you putting out here on the streets?’ Brachler added.
One of his more egregious run-ins with the law stemmed from a six-year prison stint after he was arrested for assaulting a man and his wife in downtown Denver.
He was also accused of assaulting the arresting police officer. Hurling pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree assault.
Hurling’s criminal history also included charges of criminal mischief, sexual contact without consent, resisting arrest, and two charges of assault on a police officer while in custody, court records show.
Alvin Corado, a 35-year-old father, lost his life in the crash with his two children. He was a US service member, according to his family
A third victim, Jase Green, 12, was also killed in the crash. The suspect had a lengthy criminal record
When Mia awoke in the hospital, she told her mother that she already knew her siblings and father had died
After his stint in prison, he picked up another charge for violation of a protection order in Boulder in March 2024, which he also pleaded guilty to.
As Colorado authorities are forced to grapple with the circumstances that led to the horror crash, two families are left in mourning.
Marissa Corado, the mother of two children who died in the crash, is not only grieving the loss of her family but is also supporting her third daughter, Mia, who is recovering in the hospital.
She shared an update on Friday on Facebook that Mia has fluid in her lungs and fractured multiple ribs.
Marissa said on Thursday that doctors took Mia’s intubation tube out and slowed down sedation so they could wake her.
Jordan Green, 14, survived the crash. His mom said in a Facebook post that he’s been able to take a few steps
Mia’s mom said in a Facebook update that her daughter had fractured multiple ribs in the crash
‘Not even ten minutes after the tube was taken out, Mia asked the question we knew was coming and had prepared for with child life, about a half hour prior,’ Marissa said.
“After asking where her dad was, and me answering with the news of her siblings and fathers passing, she responded with “I know.”‘
Marissa said Mia recalled the horror of the accident and was awake the whole time, even trying to help her siblings and her father.
The mom added that her daughter was aware that she wouldn’t be fit to fly for her father’s service.
Jennifer Watkins, Jordan and Jase’s mom, shared an update on Saturday that Jordan’s spirits were high and he was able to take a few steps.
Huling had a criminal rap sheet, including two stints in prison, and was reportedly out on parole
The families have set up GoFundMe pages to offer financial support during this unimaginable time
In a separate post, she shared that her late son, Jase, was a ‘sweet baby’ who was beloved by many.
Watkins added that her partner, Alvin, was a ‘devoted father figure and a proud member of the United States Army, whose life was tragically taken.
‘Alvin was a good man – dedicated, loving, and deeply committed to the children he helped raise,’ she added.
There are two GoFundMe pages set up for Mia and Jordan as their families navigate the tremendous loss and their medical care.
The Daily Mail has reached out to the families for comment.
