Lorraine Gardner Dies in Head-On Crash on Highway 160 [Durango, CO]

Lorraine Gardner Identified in Fatal Durango Crash on Highway 160

 
DURANGO, CO (April 18, 2023) – The La Plata County Coroner’s Office identified 59-year-old Lorraine Gardner of Mountain Village as the victim who died in a head-on crash on Highway 160 on April 12.

According to the Colorado State Patrol, the collision happened about 3 miles east of Hesperus around 1:00 PM. Based on a report, a Jeep Cherokee was traveling west toward Hesperus prior to the crash.

At the same time, Gardner was driving a Toyota Rav4 east on the road. Due to unknown reasons, the Cherokee crossed the centerline and collided head-on with the Rav4.

As a result, Gardner died of multiple fractures.

Crews took the 46-year-old Cortez man who was driving the Cherokee to Mercy Hospital with serious injuries before being flown to a Denver-area hospital.

As of now, an investigation into the case is ongoing. In addition, no other details are available.

We offer our sincere condolences to the bereaved family and friends of Lorraine Gardner.

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