Two CSP Troopers hit by car, one deceased.

**CW Mock** · 10-13-07, 02:41 AM

Prayers are needed guys.

Yesterday night, two of our Troopers in Adams County were hit by a motorist while they were stopped on the side of the road. One has a broken femur, the other is in critical condition, and completely brain dead, and not expected to make it through tonight.

I'll get more details when I have them, but it looks like they stopped to help a motorist, and a 17 year old kid hit them. Apparently he dropped his sunflower seeds and bent over to pick them up, drifted off onto the shoulder and hit the both of them dead on. The Trooper with a broken femur is a motorcycle troop, and it looks like his helmet saved his life. The other Trooper was in a marked car, and suffered severe head trauma, as well as multiple broken bones, etc.

Bad day for the CSP. We could use the prayers.

Thank you.

**CW Mock** · 10-13-07, 03:13 AM

This is pretty much what happened. I just got word a little bit ago. He hung in most of the day, bless him. RIP Troop, we'll miss you.

ADAMS COUNTY – One of the troopers who was hit Thursday by a pickup on I-76, died from his injuries on Friday.

Trooper Zachariah Templeton, 27, died early Friday evening. State patrol says funeral services are still pending.

Trooper Scott Hinshaw, 38, remains at Denver Health Medical Center in serious condition.

"As a family, if you will, state patrol, it's particularly tough when it's somebody within your department, that's one of your own, that wears the same uniform," said Sgt. John Hahn, unit commander for the public affairs section of the state patrol. "And certainly it's very difficult for the people who know and care a great deal about those two troopers."

The state patrol says the two troopers were helping 65-year-old Terrence Rice of Erie load two plastic farm chemical tanks back onto a trailer on I-76 when the crash occurred.

Troopers say the tanks had come off of the trailer and as they worked together, a green Ford F-150 pickup heading east went off the interstate to the left and hit the two troopers. The driver of the truck, according to CSP, was a 17-year-old boy.

Authorities say the accident happened at about 4:40 p.m. Thursday.

CSP says the teen had not realized traffic was slowing in time and suddenly hit the brakes before steering to the left to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of him. The teen and his 16-year-old passenger were both wearing seat belts and were not hurt. Rice was also not injured.

Hahn called the crash "somewhat ironic" because Hinshaw was very passionately involved in Alive at 25, a program that teaches driving skills to teens and young drivers.

"He's the type of individual that spends a great deal of his time concerned about other people rather than himself," said Hahn. "I can see that's probably the biggest reason why he involved himself with Alive at 25, why he's good at teaching it."

Templeton was airlifted to the hospital. Hinshaw was taken by ground ambulance to the hospital where he remains in serious condition.

CSP says alcohol and drugs are not suspected in the accident and that charges are pending the outcome of the investigation.

All lanes of eastbound I-76 and two lanes of westbound I-76 were closed for part of Thursday afternoon, but reopened later in the day.

"It certainly takes emotions to a different level. The way that you conduct business, the way you handle controlling the scene, at least starting the investigation is the same," said Hahn. "It's the emotional side of what's going on is a bit greater, it ups the ante, if you will, when it turns out to be someone from your own department."

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**CW Mock** · 10-13-07, 03:14 AM

He didn't make it. Here is something from the news - pretty much accurate as I have heard it.

ADAMS COUNTY – One of the troopers who was hit Thursday by a pickup on I-76, died from his injuries on Friday.

Trooper Zachariah Templeton, 27, died early Friday evening. State patrol says funeral services are still pending.

Trooper Scott Hinshaw, 38, remains at Denver Health Medical Center in serious condition.

"As a family, if you will, state patrol, it's particularly tough when it's somebody within your department, that's one of your own, that wears the same uniform," said Sgt. John Hahn, unit commander for the public affairs section of the state patrol. "And certainly it's very difficult for the people who know and care a great deal about those two troopers."

The state patrol says the two troopers were helping 65-year-old Terrence Rice of Erie load two plastic farm chemical tanks back onto a trailer on I-76 when the crash occurred.

Troopers say the tanks had come off of the trailer and as they worked together, a green Ford F-150 pickup heading east went off the interstate to the left and hit the two troopers. The driver of the truck, according to CSP, was a 17-year-old boy.

Authorities say the accident happened at about 4:40 p.m. Thursday.

CSP says the teen had not realized traffic was slowing in time and suddenly hit the brakes before steering to the left to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of him. The teen and his 16-year-old passenger were both wearing seat belts and were not hurt. Rice was also not injured.

Hahn called the crash "somewhat ironic" because Hinshaw was very passionately involved in Alive at 25, a program that teaches driving skills to teens and young drivers.

"He's the type of individual that spends a great deal of his time concerned about other people rather than himself," said Hahn. "I can see that's probably the biggest reason why he involved himself with Alive at 25, why he's good at teaching it."

Templeton was airlifted to the hospital. Hinshaw was taken by ground ambulance to the hospital where he remains in serious condition.

CSP says alcohol and drugs are not suspected in the accident and that charges are pending the outcome of the investigation.

All lanes of eastbound I-76 and two lanes of westbound I-76 were closed for part of Thursday afternoon, but reopened later in the day.

"It certainly takes emotions to a different level. The way that you conduct business, the way you handle controlling the scene, at least starting the investigation is the same," said Hahn. "It's the emotional side of what's going on is a bit greater, it ups the ante, if you will, when it turns out to be someone from your own department."

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http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=78930

**CO_Cop** · 10-13-07, 04:26 AM

RIP, we most definitely will miss you. I'm just saddened because its another Colorado Officer.

I'm also hoping for Scotty Hinshaw recovery. Mock if you hear bout the funeral post it here.. I will do the same if I hear anything too.

Again my condolences to the Family and daughter of Trooper Templeton.

Pat S.

**Cidp24** · 10-13-07, 04:58 AM

Threads merged.

RIP Brother, thoughts and prayers for the family and for the injured trooper.

**Ducky** · 10-13-07, 05:10 AM

How incredibly senseless. RIP

**Code6** · 10-13-07, 05:18 AM

Prayers for my Colorado Brothers and their families.

**ManImBored** · 10-13-07, 05:46 AM

Prayers sent for the CSP and their famalies.

**Jenna** · 10-13-07, 06:59 AM

Condolences, and best wishes for Trooper Hinshaw's recovery.

**Big Al** · 10-13-07, 07:37 AM

Thoughts and prayers to all. Hang in there CW

**kjlaw** · 10-13-07, 07:52 AM

Thoughts and prayers enroute. Rest easy to the fallen.

**121Traffic** · 10-13-07, 07:57 AM

This has hit our county hard. I was off when it happened, and was coming back from Fort Morgan on I-76 WB. I had just passed them 10 minutes prior. I saw them working on the side of the road. I would have even stopped to help if I wasn't trying to rush to pick up a UHaul I had reserved.

One of our coppers is married to a trooper. He knew and worked with the both...especially Scott. He's hit pretty hard. I work in Adams County, and I've been covered on several traffic stops by Templeton. It's surreal. He was a sharp troop.

We're heartbroken over this. Prayers to my CSP brothers. Let us know if there's anything we can do. RIP to your troop, and a speedy recovery to Scott.

**PapaBear** · 10-13-07, 09:09 AM

Trooper Zachariah Templeton RIP, brother!

Thank you for your dedication and service. St Michael has another soldier at his side.

May God comfort those nearest him - his family and his friends - through their times of grief and loss.

**oldtrooper** · 10-13-07, 04:28 PM

From a retired Mississippi trooper, rest in peace Zack.

**narcodog** · 10-13-07, 06:29 PM

R.I.P. This happening to much this year, it is very sobering and saddening.

**smokey703** · 10-13-07, 06:36 PM

Rest easy brother, Prayers for his family and to the other trooper.

**armsmaster270** · 10-13-07, 07:35 PM

Rest in peace Brother. May your partner fully recover. Condolences to the family.

**Willowdared** · 10-13-07, 07:56 PM

Thoughts and prayers for the Troopers, their families and all our Colorado family.

**LawnMM** · 10-13-07, 09:03 PM

Fucking sucks. I heard the kid was reaching for something on the floor and thats why he didn't see traffic slowing down. Delightful. I didn't make it to DG last night, we were hoppin' pretty good. I'm going to try and get over there and wish him well tonight before it gets busy.

**CW Mock** · 10-14-07, 03:33 AM

Originally Posted by CO_Cop

RIP, we most definitely will miss you. I'm just saddened because its another Colorado Officer.

I'm also hoping for Scotty Hinshaw recovery. Mock if you hear bout the funeral post it here.. I will do the same if I hear anything too.

Again my condolences to the Family and daughter of Trooper Templeton.

Pat S.

10-4, will do. I am on my days off, and so is my Sgt, so I have not heard a lot lately. I bet I will here soon though, and I'll forward it here.