Luis Meraz Terrazas Arrested in Traffic Collision on I-25

Woman Injured in I-25 Crash Investigated by Colorado State Patrol

Denver, CO (June 10, 2025) — 24-year-old Luis Meraz Terrazas was arrested after a shocking collision on I-25 Tuesday morning.

According to the Colorado State Patrol, the collision happened around 7:41 a.m. near milepost 245. Authorities said a Dodge Ram 2500 towing a skid steer trailer, a GMC Yukon, an Acura MDX, and a Toyota Tacoma were involved. A woman riding as a passenger in the Yukon suffered injuries and was transported to a hospital.

Troopers identified the Ram’s driver as Terrazas. Investigators cited him for careless driving resulting in injury, driving with expired license plates, and operating an unregistered vehicle.

The Colorado State Patrol continues to investigate the crash and is seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed the incident.

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