(Greenwood Village, Colorado) Greenwood Village Police Department charged Luis Enrique-Pena, 19, from Westminster, Colorado with Vehicular Homicide because of reckless driving, hit-and-run that involved death or injury and driving under a revoked license.
On August 30th, Greenwood Village Police responded to a report of a two vehicle crash. The crash occurred on northbound l-25, north of East Orchard Road at around 2:26 a.m. Officers arrived to the scene, they found a male unresponsive. The individual was then pronounced dead at the scene.
Another driver fled the scene before officers arrived. The northbound lanes of l-25 was shut down for several hours while investigations were taking place. The lanes reopened at approximately 8:00 a.m.
Pena is now held at the Arapahoe County Detention Center.
Perspective on Luis Enrique-Pena Charges
In regard to Pena’s charges, investigators may review CRS 18-3-105 code law discusses that if person causes criminal negligence, then they have committed criminal negligence homicide. This law also states that if a person drives a vehicle that proximately caused death to another individual, they have committed criminal negligence homicide.
Investigators may also review CRS 42-2-125 if the driver had previous charges that revoked his license. Under this law, department can revoke one’s driver license if convicted with vehicular homicide or criminally negligent homicide.
If it’s been confirmed that Pena was indeed charged with vehicular homicide in the past, investigators may review CRS 42-2-202 which defines what a habitable offender is. A habitable offender is when a person having three or more convictions of any of the following separate and district within separate acts has committed within seven years.
Advice for the Family
It is greatly suggested to contact Greenwood Village Police Department to learn more information about the Pena’s charges and requesting additional information. Seeking counseling can help you and your loved ones emotionally when facing challenges like this.
If you have any concerns about navigating the legal process surrounding this incident, call 866-883-4318 to speak with a lawyer.
