Denver Truck Driver Convicted of Vehicular Homicide in 2022 Crash
The collision resulted in the death of a Wyoming family of five, highlighting issues of reckless driving and vehicle safety.
- A Denver truck driver, Jesus Puebla, has been convicted of five counts of vehicular homicide following a 2022 crash that killed a Wyoming family of five.
- The crash occurred on Interstate 25 north of Denver when Puebla's truck, traveling at 76 mph, collided with a sport utility vehicle moving at about 6 mph due to traffic congestion.
- Puebla was also found guilty of reckless driving, not having a valid commercial driver's license, and other counts.
- The victims were Aaron Godines and Halie Everts of Gillette, Wyoming, their 3-month-old daughter Tessleigh, and Aaron's parents, Emiliano and Christina Godines.
- Puebla's sentencing is scheduled for June 21.