Three Northern Colorado men, two who were employed by the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, were killed in an off-duty crash on a motorcycle trip around 4 p.m. Tuesday on U.S. 12 in Idaho, according to and the .
The Idaho County Coroner identified the men killed as 35-year-old Ethan Powers of Timnath, 45-year-old Jeremy Coleman of Berthoud, and Coleman’s 26-year-old son-in-law, Nathan McCormick of Loveland, according to the and .
“Sgt. Jeremy Coleman and Deputy Ethan Powers were taken far too soon in a tragic off-duty motorcycle crash,” a CFOP .
The Idaho State Police preliminary investigation shows that a 2019 Ford F-150 was traveling westbound on U.S. 12 when the driver of the pickup attempted to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone, according to a .
The driver of the pickup truck crossed the double yellow center line and crashed into the three motorcycles that were traveling east, also according to the news release.
All three motorcyclists died on scene, the release stated.
The sheriff’s office both deputies incredible people who dedicated their lives to improving Larimer County. The organization described them as lovers of life, servants, and hard workers.
“As we walk the long, winding path of grief beside their families, our resolve is stronger than ever,” the . “For them, we’ll bring light to dark places. We’ll stand for good & fight against evil. We’ll live each day with gratitude & carry their legacy forward.”
The 60-year-old pickup driver is facing three counts of felony vehicular manslaughter in relation to the crash, according to the .
Coleman was a sergeant and Powers was a deputy with the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, according to CFOP.
“The law enforcement profession is built on service, sacrifice, and commitment to others. Sgt. Coleman and Deputy Powers dedicated their lives to protecting their community, and their impact will continue to be felt by those who had the privilege of serving alongside them,” the stated. “To our brothers and sisters at Lodge 4 and the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, please know that the Colorado FOP stands with you. We share in your grief, and we remain ready to support you in any way we can.”
The Colorado Peace Officers Foundation has created a fundraiser for the families at .
A GoFundMe campaign also was created by Berthoud resident Abby Decker, who identified herself as a friend to McCormick’s wife, Zoe. She wrote that Zoe is facing unimaginable heartbreak dealing with the losses of her husband and father, all while trying to raise two young children, ages 2 and 4, according to the post. Decker said donations will go towards Zoe’s living expenses, childcare, and mortgage payments. The GoFundMe is available at .
