Driver accused in death of champion cyclist charged with multiple counts Allison Sylte
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The driver accused of hitting and killing a champion cyclist who was riding in a bike lane in Lakewood has been formally charged with multiple counts, including two for vehicular homicide.
Ryan Scott Montoya, 29, appeared in Jefferson County court on Friday. According to a news release from the district attorney’s office, he is charged with:
Vehicular homicide – DUI
Driving under the influence –second alcohol-related offense
Careless driving
Hitting a bicyclist or other authorized user in the bicycle lane
Gwen Inglis, 46, was hit and killed while riding in the bike lane on West Alameda Parkway near South McIntyre Street and South Indiana Street the morning of May 16 when prosecutors said Montoya drifted to the right and hit her.
Gwen Inglis, 46, was hit and killed while riding in the bike lane on West Alameda Parkway near South McIntyre Street and South Indiana Street the morning of May 16 when prosecutors said Montoya drifted to the right and hit her.
Inglis and her husband had been riding together just before the crash. The DA’s office said Montoya came close to hitting Inglis’ husband as well.
Montoya stayed on the scene after the crash, and police said he showed signs of impairment.
He had a previous DUI in 2014, according to prosecutors.
Montoya is being held on a $50,000 cash or surety bond, and is due to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on June 15.
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LAKEWOOD, Colo. On Alameda Parkway in Lakewood, a white bike sits on the side of the road just past South Indiana Street, a symbol for the life lost there on Sunday morning.
“I just am still in shock that two days ago I was in this grass on my hands and knees trying to save my wife, Michael Inglis said to a crowd gathered to remember his wife. It was so surreal to have my wife, my best friend, my stoker on my tandem not here anymore.