DENVER ( KDVR ) — A man is facing several charges including vehicular homicide and driving under the influence in a crash that killed a mother on Interstate 70 last week.
Identity released of woman killed in suspected DUI, wrong-way crash on I-70
Jian Bin Chen, 34, appeared in court Thursday, and the following charges were officially filed:
- Vehicular homicide (f3)
- Vehicular homicide (f4)
- Reckless endangerment
- Driving under the influence – second alcohol-related offense
- Reckless driving
- Improper driving on a divided highway
- Careless driving
- Compulsory insurance
- Driving with expired license plates
The charges stem from a crash that happened early Thursday, March 13 on I-70 in Wheat Ridge. Police believe Chen was under the influence when they said he drove west on the eastbound side of the interstate and collided with another car.
A mother driving the other vehicle, identified as Jody Weber, 36, was killed in the crash and pronounced dead on the scene. According to court documents , her 2-year-old son was in a car seat in the backseat and was found with scrapes and bruises, but no substantial injuries. He was taken to a hospital and released.
According to Chen’s arrest affidavit , a witness told police they saw a silver SUV swerving through lanes and traveling slowly before the vehicle exited I-70 at Kipling Street. The SUV turned onto the interstate’s eastbound exit ramp and re-entered the highway traveling in the wrong direction…