Golden Police Arrest Driver Following Serious Injury Crash Involving Bicyclist
City of Golden
Golden, CO — On March 25, 2026, at approximately 8:10 a.m., Golden Police officers, with assistance from partner law enforcement agencies, responded to a serious motor vehicle crash involving a bicyclist at the intersection of Johnson Road and U.S. Highway 6.
The bicyclist, identified as Kristyn Wade, was traveling southbound within the crosswalk on the west side of Johnson Road. The driver, identified as Ian Athas, a 35-year-old Lakewood resident, was traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 6... Read more... Download PDF below.
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