MESA COUNTY ~ In a tragic accident in Mesa County, two Colorado Department of Transportation employees lost their lives while on the job. Governor Jared Polis expressed his condolences in a statement released today, stating that the incident occurred when the employees had pulled over to fix a sign on the side of the road. As they were working, a passing vehicle struck them, resulting in the loss of three lives and one individual being hospitalized.

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Governor Polis expressed his heartbreak over the accident and extended his thoughts to the families of those involved, as well as CDOT and the surrounding communities. He emphasized that these dedicated Coloradans will be deeply missed by their state, families, and communities. The governor spoke on behalf of the entire state in expressing their sorrow and mourning for those who lost their lives in this tragic event.

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