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Pueblo hosting vigil Saturday to honor people killed in crash on I-25

Pueblo community will come together to honor the people killed during a deadly crash on I-25
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KOAA) — This weekend, the Pueblo community will gather together to honor the people killed in a crash during a dust storm on I-25 earlier this month.

The crash happened on February 17 just south of Pueblo. State Troopers say blowing dirt and low visibilty contibuted to the crash involving more than 30 vehicles.

Five people were killed, and 29 others were injured. The five victims' names are listed below:

  • David Kirscht
  • Scott Kirscht
  • Karen Ann Marsh
  • Thomas Thayer
  • Mary Sue Thayer

They will be remembered in a lantern release Saturday at the Pueblo Riverwalk.

The memorial will start around 5:15 p.m.

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