Jeffery Shacklett and 16-Year-Old Jeffrey Shacklett Killed in Car Crash on Highway 17 [Saguache County, CO]

Father Jeffery Mo Shacklett, Son Jeffrey Buck Shacklett Identified in Fatal Saguache County Accident

 
SAGUACHE COUNTY, CO (March 23, 2023) – Officials identified a father and son – 45-year-old Jeffery “Mo” Shacklett and 16-year-old Salida High School freshman Jeffrey “Buck” Shacklett, as the victims who died in a crash on Highway 17 on March 11.
 
According to the Colorado State Patrol, the collision happened at Milepost 110.7 around 11:00 AM. Based on a report, the Shackletts were in a southbound red Pontiac Vibe at the time of the crash.
 
Due to unknown reasons, a red Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling northbound slid on wet pavement and traveled across the center lane into the southbound line. There, the Chevy struck the Pontiac.
 
As a result, the Shacklett father and son suffered grave injuries and died in the incident.
 
Crews sent the occupants of the Jeep, 33-year-old Thia Garcia, 39-year-old Isidro Garcia, along with 14-year-old Jazlin Garcia and 9-year-old Uria Garcia to the hospital for treatment of injuries.
 
As of now, an investigation into the crash is ongoing. In addition, no other details are available.

We offer our sincere condolences to the bereaved family and friends of Jeffery Shacklett and Jeffrey Shacklett.

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