Overview
- The collision occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 at West 6th Avenue and Kipling Street as the Central High School wrestling team returned from a tournament at Arapahoe High School.
- West Metro Fire Rescue said 14 people were transported to hospitals, including four from the SUV, eight students, and two coaches.
- Mesa County Valley School District 51 confirmed 13 students and two coaches were on the bus and said several remain hospitalized, with earlier updates noting three students and one coach in care.
- Lakewood Police confirmed one or more people were ejected and said the active investigation is assessing whether speed or alcohol contributed.
- Family members of SUV driver Andrew Miller said he was ejected and underwent surgery and reported that all four occupants were initially in critical condition, while the wrestling community has organized support and fundraising.