Nieland Zarlengo Obitury, Death – The Boulder County Coroner’s Office has identified the person who died in a crash on Sunday southwest of Lyons, Colorado, as 35-year-old Nieland Zarlengo. The fatal accident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on Colorado State Highway 7, near mile marker 30. According to a press release issued by the Colorado State Patrol on Tuesday, a maroon sedan veered off the road, went over the shoulder, and rolled into a creek. Zarlengo was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether Zarlengo was the driver or a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the crash. The cause of the incident remains under investigation, and further details about what led to the car going off the road have not been released.
As part of their ongoing investigation, state troopers said they had identified a motorcyclist who was seen near the crash scene either during or shortly after the accident. Officials noted in a Tuesday email that it is still unclear whether this individual had any involvement in the crash.
The presence of the motorcyclist is a key element in the investigation, and authorities are likely working to determine whether this person witnessed the crash or may have contributed to the circumstances in some way. As of now, there has been no indication of foul play or whether speed or other factors were involved.
Colorado State Patrol continues to examine the evidence and is asking anyone with additional information about the crash or the events surrounding it to come forward. The investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected to be released as they become available.
This tragic incident has brought sorrow to the local community as friends and family mourn the loss of Nieland Zarlengo. The crash highlights the potential dangers of rural mountain roads and the importance of safe driving practices in areas where conditions can change rapidly and visibility may be limited.
Officials have not released any further information about the condition of the vehicle occupants or if anyone else was injured in the crash. The investigation remains active, and authorities will continue to look into the exact sequence of events that led to the vehicle leaving the roadway and ending up in the creek.
In the meantime, local and state agencies are working together to gather witness statements, analyze physical evidence, and determine whether any charges or citations may result from the incident.
