2026-01-16 06:00:31
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Vehicle Rollover Crash on I-70
- Type of Incident: Vehicle rollover crash
- Location: I-70, near mile marker 56, eastbound side
- Time: Around 10:06
- Details: A silver vehicle completely flipped over. Law enforcement was on scene. Minor to no injuries were reported. Medical units responded code 3 but care flight was stood down.
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Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Accident in Patterson
- Type of Incident: Vehicle vs. pedestrian crash
- Location: 29 and 1/2 Road, Patterson
- Time: Around 10:15
- Details: A 50-year-old male bicyclist was hit by a vehicle. The patient was conscious and breathing with a leg injury. Ambulance and fire units responded code 3. Law enforcement investigated and cleared the scene.
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Motorcyclist vs. Vehicle Crash at 8th and Iowa
- Type of Incident: Vehicle vs. motorcycle crash
- Location: 8th Street and Iowa Avenue
- Time: Around 14:20
- Details: A 60-year-old male motorcyclist was found not conscious and not breathing. Bystanders were performing CPR, and an AED was in use. Law enforcement and EMS responded code 3. The patient was being resuscitated at the scene.
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Obvious Death at 378 Sageway Unit A
- Type of Incident: Obvious death
- Location: 378 Sageway, Unit A
- Time: Around 10:18-10:20
- Details: A 90-year-old female was found not conscious and not breathing. Declared an obvious death (DOA). Law enforcement was en route.
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Commercial Structure Fire Alarm at ALSCO
- Type of Incident: Possible commercial structure fire
- Location: 702 South 9th Street
- Time: Around 15:34-15:38
- Details: Smoke was reported billowing from the roof of a building. Upon arrival, it was determined to be likely steam from laundry operations. No fire confirmed. No evacuation was necessary.
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Cardiac Arrest at The Lodge
- Type of Incident: Cardiac arrest
- Location: 2656 Patterson, Unit 122 (The Lodge)
- Time: Around 08:05-08:07
- Details: An 80-year-old female patient was found not conscious and not breathing. The patient had a DNR and no CPR was performed.
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Psychiatric Crisis at 2140 North 12th Street
- Type of Incident: Mental health crisis / self-harm
- Location: Lifespan Psychiatric, 2140 North 12th Street
- Time: Around 09:36-09:40
- Details: A 30-year-old male with self-harm cuts on wrists, possibly involved in a recent fight, was reported. Law enforcement requested EMS response.
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Psychotic Episode and Mental Health Response at Laurel House
- Type of Incident: Mental health crisis, violent subject
- Location: 3197 North 12th Street, Room 203 (Laurel House)
- Time: Around 15:24-15:27
- Details: A 20-year-old male was reported violent and possibly overdosed, barricaded inside. Law enforcement on scene, EMS units staged.
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Multiple Lift Assist and Fall Incidents
- Type of Incident: Lift assists and fall-related calls
- Locations: Various including Peak 72 Apartments Unit 131, 165 North Cherry Street, 2050 M Mary Road, 601 Horizon Place, 3233 East Rood Circle, 592 Gherkin Road, Tulsa Senior Living
- Time: Throughout the day
- Details: Several calls for elderly or disabled patients needing assistance after falls or sliding off furniture. Most patients were conscious and breathing, transported or treated on scene.
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Medical Alarms and Patient Transports
- Type of Incident: Medical alarms and hospital transports
- Locations: Family Health West, St. Mary's Hospital, VA Hospital, various residential addresses
- Time: Throughout the day
- Details: Multiple ALS and BLS transports, including patients with seizures, hypotension, vomiting, chest pain, and respiratory distress. Hospitals involved include St. Mary's and Family Health West. St. Mary's was on psych diversion until 0200 hours.
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Gas Smell Report at Western Colorado Community College
- Type of Incident: Gas odor investigation
- Location: 2508 Blickman Avenue, Western Colorado Community College
- Time: Around 07:33-07:37
- Details: Engine 3 responded to a gas smell between Young Blood Hall and Unilever Hall. Maintenance and officer on scene. No evacuation was required.
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Child Medical Incident at Airport
- Type of Incident: Medical emergency on plane
- Location: 2828 Walker Field Drive, Airport
- Time: Around 12:37-12:49
- Details: EMS units staged for a child on board a flight diverted from Chicago with unknown medical issues. Flight arrived at Delta Gate. Units escorted to plane; more info awaited.
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Various Welfare Checks and Mental Health Calls
- Type of Incident: Welfare checks and mental health crises
- Locations: Multiple residential and community locations
- Details: Calls included subjects yelling, psychotic episodes, possible overdoses, and suicide threats. Law enforcement and EMS responded as needed with staging and safety protocols.
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CO Alarm at 2280 E Edward Road
- Type of Incident: Carbon monoxide alarm
- Location: 2280 E Edward Road
- Time: Around 22:45-23:01
- Details: Residents evacuated due to CO alarm; no one was feeling sick. Issue traced to hot water heater vent; no ongoing hazard.
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Smoke Detector Activation at 306 Oakwood Ave
- Type of Incident: Smoke detector activation
- Location: 306 Oakwood Avenue
- Time: Around 19:45
- Details: Fire or smoke alarm activation; EMS dispatched for evaluation. No fire reported.
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Hit and Run Incidents
- Location: North 12th Street and Ridge Drive; South 8th Street and Ute Avenue
- Time: Late afternoon and early evening
- Details: Vehicles involved in hit and run with damage; suspects described and tracked. Law enforcement responding for investigation.
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Miscellaneous Animal Control and Suspicious Activity Calls
- Details: Various calls for loose or unattended animals, suspicious vehicles or persons, and trespassing incidents handled by law enforcement and animal control units.
This report summarizes notable emergency and law enforcement incidents reported and dispatched in the Grand Junction area, focusing on crashes, medical emergencies, fires, and significant public safety events.