Colorado Springs woman accused of killing Colorado law enforcement members in Idaho crash

KOOSKIA, Idaho (KRDO) – The Idaho State Police (ISP) says it is investigating a three-fatality crash that happened around 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, on U.S. Highway 12 near milepost 113 east of Kooskia.

ISP says the preliminary investigation indicates a 2019 Ford F-150 was traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 12 when the driver attempted to pass another vehicle in a marked no-passing zone. The pickup crossed the double yellow centerline and collided with three motorcycles traveling eastbound.

The three motorcyclists sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene, according to law enforcement.

The Idaho County Coroner identified all three people killed as men from Colorado. The three victims of this crash were Ethan Powers, age 35, of Timnath, Colorado; Jeremy Coleman, age 45, of Berthoud, Colorado; and Nathan McCormick, age 26, of Loveland, Colorado.

Colorado Fraternal Order of Police (CFOP) confirmed that two of the victims, Sergeant Jeremy Coleman and Deputy Ethan Powers, worked for the Larimer County Sheriff's Office. CFOP says the third victim, Nathan McCormick, was the sergeant's son-in-law.

ISP says the 60-year-old Neale Brewer, driver of the Ford from Colorado Springs, was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation. Following her release, she was arrested and booked into the Idaho County Jail on probable cause for three counts of vehicular manslaughter.

U.S. Highway 12 was closed for approximately six hours while emergency responders assisted at the scene and investigators processed evidence.

ISP was assisted by the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office, the Idaho County Coroner’s Office, the Idaho Transportation Department, and local fire and EMS personnel.

The Colorado Fraternal Order of Police released the following statement:

Today, the Colorado Fraternal Order of Police joins our law enforcement family in mourning the heartbreaking loss of two dedicated members of the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Jeremy Coleman and Deputy Ethan Powers were taken far too soon in a tragic off-duty motorcycle crash. Also lost in this tragedy was Sgt. Coleman’s son-in-law, Nathan McCormick. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, friends, coworkers, and the members of FOP Lodge 4 as they face the difficult days ahead. 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. 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. May we honor their memories through our service, our unity, and our commitment to one another. Rest easy, brothers. Your watch has ended, but your legacy will never be forgotten.

Loveland Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 52 also released a statement mourning alongside the Larimer County Sheriff's Office (LCSO).

To our brothers and sisters at LCSO / FOP Lodge 4, we stand at the ready to help you carry this pain and grief.

Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of two Larimer County Sheriff’s Deputies who were taken far too soon in a senseless and tragic off-duty motorcycle accident.

While they are no longer with us, their dedication to their community, friendship, and impact on those around them will never be forgotten. We extend our deepest condolences to their families, loved ones, and everyone at LCSO.

Please keep everyone affected by this heartbreaking loss in your thoughts and prayers.

Rest in peace, your memories will live on forever.

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