Victims Of I-25 Crash Identified

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Posted: 10:15 AM Jul 21, 2008
Last Updated: 7:15 PM Jul 21, 2008
Reporter: KKTV 11 News

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11 News has learned the names of two people killed a car accident Monday morning on I-25 south of Fountain.

The driver has been identified as 54-year-old Gayle Reasor of Colorado Springs. The passenger was 74-year-old Jean Erdmann of Colorado Springs.

State Patrol says an 11-year-old survived the crash. The child was taken to Memorial Hospital with moderate injuries.

State Patrol says the driver was not wearing her seatbelt correctly and lost control of the car.

The car was traveling southbound on I-25 when state troopers say the driver over-corrected, went off the right side of the road, hit the median and then rolled three times.

Stay with 11 News and KKTV.com for the latest.

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Posted by: Dave Jordan Location: Colo Spgs on Jul 31, 2008 at 05:07 PM
Gayle was the most amazing person I have ever known,beautiful inside and out.We grew up together and I have never heard her say a unkind word about anyone.I really hope that law enforcement puts forth the effort that it will take to bring this idiot to justice.I drive that stretch to Pueblo everyday and I see people do the most ignorant things with their car.In this case it cost two beautiful people their lives.Every silver or light blue car that I pass or passes me I look for damage to the right rear,they had better hope that law enforcement catches them before I do.

Posted by: Tami Location: Divide,Colorado on Jul 29, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Gayle took care of my hair and was my confidante and friend for thirteen years. She gave me the most beautiful hair for my wedding and then cut it short for a new start when I got divorced. I could tell her anything and she always had a little tid bit of advice. She had a heart of gold but a sassy little mouth to go with it. Losing her so suddenly has left a hole in my heart. My prayers go out to her family and also to Jean's. Gayle, I will miss your hugs and smiles forever.

Posted by: don Location: co springs on Jul 23, 2008 at 06:42 PM
get it right KKTV. yeasterday you reported it was an 11yr old boy. tonite on the 530 newscast you said it was a girl. GET IT RIGHT KKTV, and by the way get rid of the Ross lady as well, she's a poor reporter!

Posted by: Sandi Location: Colorado Springs on Jul 23, 2008 at 04:17 PM
Gayle was my hairdresser and friend for many years. She is one of the sunniest people I have ever known, with a ready laugh and something kind to say. I always looked forward to our visits, which renewed my soul. I will miss you, Gayle, and my heart goes out to your family and Jean's. I know you're still shining brightly in heaven. To Gayle's family: I'd be honored to help with music for the service, as I am a professional musician. The station has my email. I send you my blessings and my sympathy.

Posted by: LBM Location: Colorado Springs on Jul 23, 2008 at 01:10 PM
No news on the car. Trina, Gayle's daughter is planning on meeting with the investigating officers for an update as soon as they have more information. Right now they just like Jean's family are trying to deal with such a sudden and tragic loss. Trina and her family are very thankful for the woman, bystanders who stopped offered assistance and helped and the emergency and hospital personal. Jean's granddaughter was blessed to have such good hearted people help her thru this very traumatic accident until she was reunited with her parents.

Posted by: AEA Location: Colorado Springs on Jul 23, 2008 at 06:39 AM
Gayle was the most beuatiful woman inside and out. Always laughing, even when things were rough. The last time we saw her was at my wedding, a month ago. She looked so pretty and happy. I am glad I got to see her that way, and so were many others. She is home with the Lord.

Posted by: Barbara Location: Colorado Springs on Jul 22, 2008 at 09:45 PM
we are going to miss grandma and gayle, and thanks to everybody who helped are cousin and for keeping are family in their prayer!

Posted by: Troy Location: Loveland, CO on Jul 22, 2008 at 05:11 PM
LBM: Are there anymore details about the car or the self-important pile of equine excrement that was behind the wheel of it?

Posted by: Scott & Darcie Location: Colorado Springs on Jul 22, 2008 at 04:59 PM
My wife and I want to start by saying "THANK YOU" for all the support we have recieved, A huge "GOD BLESS" goes to the woman and other bystanders whom helped our daughter prior to help arriving on the scene, Thanks to all the emercency and hospital personel that have help us through this tradegy. We would like give an update on the 11 year old girl, she is fine (Battered and brusied) and is comfortably at home with us now. Jean was her loving grandmother and a wonderful, caring mother, Gayle was a very close and dear friend of our family. Thank you to every one for your prayers and thoughts, and "God Bless".

Posted by: LBM Location: Colorado Springs on Jul 22, 2008 at 12:46 PM
According to 5 eye witness' a silver or light blue car cut Gayle off forcing her off the road. If anyone can identify the car please call the State Patrol.

Posted by: mona Location: leavenworth Kansas on Jul 22, 2008 at 12:43 PM
The little girl that was in the backseat was my little cousin. She's not a boy she's a girl and luckily she survived. But the other two were her grandmother (the driver) and her grandmother's friend (the passenger) Please keep them all in your prayers and the extended family. The grandmother was my aunt's mother.

Posted by: nbb Location: colo spgs on Jul 22, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Gayle was a great person with a fun sense of humor and she was much loved by her friends and family.

Posted by: Ryan Location: cos on Jul 22, 2008 at 08:24 AM
Mark, it was a 2006 Mazda 3. Rode in it with Gayle and my wife to see Keith Urban. One of the best times in my life with two of my best friends. I'll bet there's plenty of Bing Cherries and Riesling in your new home with the Father! We're gonna miss ya bunches Gayle.

Posted by: RB Location: COS WEST on Jul 22, 2008 at 08:13 AM
Thanks KKTV for being heartless in your video coverage of this story. That completely unnecessary shot of the blood spattered glasses (they were Gayle's) tore my heart out. I'm going to miss ya Gayle.

Posted by: MARY on Jul 22, 2008 at 06:52 AM
OMG MARK, TWO PEOPLE HAVE DIED, AND ALL YOUR WQORRIED ABOUT IS THE STUPID YEAR AND MAKE OF THIS VEHICLE??? WOW.. SOME PEOPLE.. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH THESE TWO FAMILIES IN THIS ROUGH TIME.

Posted by: DBK Location: Colo Spgs on Jul 21, 2008 at 11:01 PM
Thank god that at least the child survived. This is so tragic, my prayers go out to the families. I pray that the little one is surrounded by friends and family to help overcome this awful trauma.

Posted by: Kelly on Jul 21, 2008 at 09:36 PM
I am not really sure that it matters, does it?

Posted by: vick Location: Colorad on Jul 21, 2008 at 08:40 PM
There wasn't a more beautiful person than Gayle Reasor....she glowed from the inside out. Not only was she a dear friend, but she was my sister in Christ. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. She wanted only God's will in her life and she inspired me to want to be a better person. Today, she's smiling down on those who knew her. There is no doubt she is in her eternal home in heaven. She will be dearly missed by her friends and family and the community who knew her. Let me ask you a question...if you were to take your last breath tonight, would the loved ones you leave behind be assured you are in heaven?

Posted by: Mark on Jul 21, 2008 at 05:31 PM
I havn't been able to find out the year, make and model of this vehicle envolved in this crash ?

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