UPDATE: Off-Duty CSPD Officer Injured In Motorcycle Accident ID'd
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Posted: 8:27 PM Jun 9, 2009
UPDATE: Off-Duty CSPD Officer Injured In Motorcycle Accident ID'd
Police have released the name of an off-duty CSPD officer who was critically injured in a motorcycle accident Monday on Highway 50 in Saguache County.
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Police have released the name of an off-duty CSPD officer who was critically injured in a motorcycle accident Monday on Highway 50 in Saguache County.

Colorado Springs Police say the officer involved in the accident is Officer Tom Heath, a 14-year veteran with the department. As of Tuesday night, is being treated at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, listed in critical condition.

Colorado Springs police confirm with 11 News the accident happened when Heath missed a left-hand turn and went off the right side of the road, rolling the bike. A passenger on the motorcycle also suffered moderate injuries.

Both occupants of the motorcycle were wearing helmets. Police say drugs, alcohol and speed were not factors in the crash.

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Posted by: Jamie Location: Fayetteville Ar on Jun 12, 2009 at 12:31 AM

Officer Tom was my school officer in highschool. he was a very goodhearted man. and a great person. RIP.
Posted by: Isaac M Location: CO on Jun 12, 2009 at 12:07 AM

OT was the SH** he was cool with all of us I would run around the school and ask to shoot his gun, we would joke around alot I remember 1 day in the winter I threw a snow ball at his cop car and he got looked at me and laughed and told me I was the only one who did that and that I was lucky we were really cool as we both laughed. I remember walking around school and I would touch his holster and run and he would give me that look and smile, he told me to come back and visit some time but now our friendship is cut short much luv OT thanx 4 being there 4 me I cant believe Im saying this but RIP -Isaac M
Posted by: Antonio Reyes Location: colorado springs on Jun 11, 2009 at 11:38 PM

Mr. heath was a great man he treated everyone of claytons friends like family as soon as they walked through the door we will miss him dearly -from taylor everett david polanco and antonio reyes
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