The Lakewood Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal accident that took place on West 6th Avenue, just east of Indiana Street, on July 10.
Curtis Blodgett, 24, of New Hampshire, was booked into the Jefferson County jail for his role in the death of Jana Elliott, of Montana.
The accident took place at 8:52 p.m., when a vehicle driven by Eric Bakst lost the bicycle it had on top. Bakst stopped, pulled over and retrieved the bicycle.
The vehicle Elliott was in was driven by Sharon Young, and they stopped and helped Bakst get the bicycle. Young partially parked in the left lane of the highway.
After the bicycle was retrieved, Elliott returned to the passenger seat of her vehicle and Young was preparing to drive away when they were rear ended by Blodgett.
According to Lakewood police, Blodgett admitted to smoking marijuana the day of the crash. Lakewood police also discovered a small amount of marijuana in the car.
Toxicology tests will show if Blodgett was legally impaired at the time of the crash, but police do not believe Blodgett was speeding at the time.
At this time, the investigation is continuing.
from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/Fatal-accident-on-West-6th-investigated,227114
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