Overnight crash in Pueblo kills two kids, injures others

April 24, 2022 8:01 PM

Published April 23, 2022 8:31 PM

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- Pueblo Police report that two kids under the age of 18 died in a car crash in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The Pueblo County Coroner released the identities of the teens Sunday as Brianna Gallegos, 15, and Michael Gerling, 17.

The crash happened on the 4th Street Bridge at Midtown. One car traveled eastbound and lost control, hitting another car. First responders found two people under the age of 18 dead when they arrived on scene. Police report that others were injured in the crash.

Pueblo Police released in a statement that alcohol and speed are both suspected factors in the crash.

This is a developing story, more information is expected to be released on Monday.

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