Her time in Durango may have been short but may her impact on the community be timeless. She spent her time hiking, floating the Animas, running, and working at the Boys and Girls Club along with 9-R school district. Katie left kindness and a passion for life with everyone she encountered.
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On the evening of September 14th. 2023 Katie Siegrist was struck from behind by a vehicle while on a run near her home at Redcliffs apartments. Due to a severe head injury, she was airlifted to Grand Junction for emergency surgery. Sadly Katie did not survive her injuries. She was admitted to the Organ Donor program where she has gone on to save or change 70+ lives.
First, check in on and support your loved ones. Second, strive to make change in your community. The government is here to support its residents. Go to your town hall meetings. Reach out to your local authorities. Talk with lawmakers. Make your town and home a better and safer place.
Our accident investigation, kindly sponsored through GoFundMe, found some facts that were overlooked and contradicted the original claims by the Durango Police Department. For a more thorough summary please visit our investigation section of website.
No charges were filed by the City of Durango Police Department nor the District Attorney's office. The case remains closed despite findings from the accident investigation. The District Attorney's office stated "the People do not believe that there exists enough evidence to establish the elements of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt".
Engineering report is available to download in the Investigation tab.
Cherish the memories you have of Katie. Support your local animal shelter. Use your outdoor spaces. Prioritize Kindness. Most importantly building communities takes effort. Let that effort come from love and support. If you are local, please attend the City of Durango-sponsored World Remembrance Day candlelight vigil (see below).
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