Daily Summaries

2026-04-15 06:01:39

  • Major multi-vehicle incidents on I‑70 (mile markers ~30–31)

    • Multiple sliding/crash reports during the morning with icy/hail conditions. Initial call ~09:44 for vehicles off the road at I‑70 MM 31 (westbound): two vehicles reportedly slid off (gold sedan, gold Explorer), one vehicle partially blocking lane. Units (Engine 2, ambulances) responded; law enforcement confirmed no squads needed in at least one report. Shortly after (~09:55) a separate single‑vehicle rollover eastbound at I‑70 MM 30 was reported; additional fire/ambulance resources were staged. Several callers/units referenced widespread hydroplaning and ice/hail causing multiple vehicles to leave the roadway. Tow trucks were requested/assigned; State Patrol was notified.
  • RV / van fire at 28 Road & Orchard / Rocket Park intersection

    • Around 09:56–10:03 crews responded to a vehicle/RV (described as a Sprinter/tan van / small RV) with active fire in the engine compartment and propane reported in the rear. The vehicle was in the middle of the intersection, blocking turn and some southbound lanes. Truck 1/Engine crews pulled a line and began extinguishment; units established traffic control. Fire case number given in radio traffic: 6492. All occupants reported out of vehicle; propane presence elevated hazard/containment needs.
  • Structure/possible structure fire — 351 Redlands Mesa Court

    • ~11:16 crews (multiple stations, Battalion 1) were dispatched for a structure fire with smoke reported from a bedroom/study area and building evacuated. Command established on the Alpha side. Investigation found an odor similar to a furnace kicking on; no active flame reported later. Units staged and then cleared as the situation was assessed (no confirmed major fire noted in follow‑up).
  • Multiple significant vehicle crashes (city/near‑city)

    • U.S. Bank crash after seizure (~15:36–15:44): a customer reportedly had a seizure and struck a planter/vehicle in front of the bank; Ambulance 33 on scene. Driver was breathing but confused; law enforcement on scene. (No major building collapse; damage to planter/front of building.)
    • Two‑vehicle T‑bone crash at River Road & Railroad Blvd (~16:45–16:56): blue Audi A4 and white SUV; Engine 3 on scene; all occupants out of vehicles; eastbound lane blocked while crews worked the scene.
    • Two‑vehicle MVA at 30 Road & Orchard (~17:29–17:33): red Jeep vs green SUV; reports of one female with an ankle injury and another with possible whiplash. Clifton units and Grand Junction engines on scene; traffic control established.
  • Report of multiple gunshots (passerby) — near I‑70 frontage

    • ~13:29 a passerby reported hearing five to six shots on the north side of the interstate near 100th Road / I‑70 frontage; RP thought it sounded like a .357. Caller refused further contact. Units were alerted; limited follow‑up in the transcript (transcription may be incomplete).
  • Notable medical events (selected, non‑routine)

    • Code 3 chest pain at The Commons (room 209) for an 88‑year‑old female (~09:09–09:10): Truck 6/Amb 6 responded.
    • Infant (one‑day‑old) with respiratory distress — code 3 to 687 24½ Road unit 3202 (~14:59–15:00): Engine 3/Ambulance 3 responded emergent.
    • Several seizure calls throughout the day (different locations) — multiple ambulance/fire responses; one seizure resulted in a vehicle collision at U.S. Bank (above).
  • Significant animal/road‑hazard reports

    • Large number of cattle on roadway(s): multiple calls reported cows on or near 23½ Road (RP estimated ~20 cows); units / animal control were notified — a traffic hazard for rural roads.
    • Several stray/injured domestic animals calls: e.g., injured cat found in motor/garage area (Juniper St.), animal transport to vet/animal yard arranged.
  • Noteworthy public‑safety / unusual non‑medical calls

    • Multiple Code 5 / psychiatric welfare checks and suicidal subjects during evening/night; several required staging until law enforcement arrived (typical for combined EMS/PD responses but notable for frequency).
    • Report of three juveniles/runaways and several welfare checks that required follow‑up — several resolved by units on scene.
    • Reports of trespass and loitering at commercial sites (e.g., Best Western / Maverick / Mexican Mart) with repeated trespass complaints and staff requests for enforcement through the day/night.

Notes and caveats

  • The transcript contains many transcription errors, repeated lines, and occasional ambiguous location identifiers; times referenced above are approximated from radio timestamps in the log. Where specific unit numbers, addresses, or case numbers were given in dispatch traffic they are included above; other medical lift‑assists, routine transports, and administrative items were excluded per instructions.