Arrests in connection with October 10 crash | Western Colorado

A man has been arrested and charged with vehicular assault in connection with a crash earlier this month.

Jacob Konig, 42, is charged with assault while driving recklessly, reckless driving, failure to notify police of an accident, failure to remain at the scene of an accident, careless driving causing bodily harm and speed exceeding than 65 kilometers per hour. hours above the limit.

According to a news release from the Grand Junction Police Department, the crash occurred just after 9 p.m. on Oct. 10.

“Officers discovered that a truck traveling at high speed struck a vehicle from behind, causing serious bodily injury to the other driver, who remains in hospital. “A thorough investigation revealed that the driver of the truck fled the scene before police arrived,” police said.

The passenger in the vehicle, 36-year-old Nichole Melvin, is charged as an accomplice in the case.

Both Konig and Melvin turned themselves in at the Mesa County Jail early Wednesday morning.

The victim is believed to still be in the hospital, according to District Attorney Dan Rubinstein.

ATTEMPT ATM Theft

Palisade police say two people tried to steal an ATM at Grand Valley Bank in Palisade early Wednesday morning.

According to Palisade police, at least two suspects attempted to steal the ATM using a stolen truck before possibly fleeing on foot.

Anyone with information about the attempted theft is asked to call non-emergency services at 970-242-6707.