Drug use suspected in head-on car crash
SUV driver held on possession, homicide charges
By Julie Poppen, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Published June 2, 2008 at 12:05 a.m.
Authorities believe drugs were involved in a fatal crash Saturday night just north of Fort Collins that killed a 28- year-old Maine man.
The Colorado State Patrol reported that Christopher Douglas died at the scene after the vehicle he was riding in was struck by a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche that crossed the center line of Colorado 287.
The head-on crash happened about 8:35 p.m.
Investigators said the southbound white Avalanche driven by Gregory Nessler, 20, of Fort Collins, crashed into a northbound gold 2002 Toyota driven by Amy White, 24, of Denver. Douglas was a passenger in the car.
White sustained serious injuries and was transported to Poudre Valley Hospital.
Nessler sustained minor injuries and also was hospitalized before being taken to the Larimer County Jail.
A passenger in the Chevy, Tyler Santomaso, 20, of Fort Collins, sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized.
All four people were wearing seat belts.
Nessler faces charges of vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, possession of a controlled substance, driving under the influence of a drug and careless driving causing injury.
Investigators also said Nessler broke the law by displaying a fake driver's license.
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June 2, 2008
3:06 a.m.
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coloradoorbust writes:
Another poster boy for birth control
June 2, 2008
2:08 p.m.
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Scott writes:
"Another poster boy for birth control". And when that fails, perform a retroactive abortion.
Scott
June 19, 2008
10:43 a.m.
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beelady13 writes:
I HOPE AND PRAY GREGORY NESSLER IS WATCHING EVERYTHING ONLINE THAT SHOWS HOW WONDERFUL, FUN, KIND & PASSIVE CHRIS DOUGLASS IS/WAS. I ONLY WISH TO STRAP NESSLER INTO A CHAIR TO FORCE HIM TO FEEL THE PAIN WE HAVE BECAUSE OF HIM and HIS DECISION TO BE ON THE ROAD WHILE HE HAD MANY MANY CHEMICALS, DRUGS ETC. IN HIS SYSTEM. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED NESSLER!!!!!!!!! I HOPE YOU FEEL EVERY OUNCE OF PAIN, I HOPE YOUR LIFE IS RUINED AND I HOPE YOU ARE SCARED FOR LIFE. WHY DID YOUR PASSENGER NOT TAKE THE WHEEL FOR YOU???? HUH????? WHAT WAS SO IMPORTANT THAT YOU HAD TO KILL MY BROTHER and DO TO AME AS YOU DID? YOU WERE BAILED OUT OF YOUR MESS YET IT IS NOT OVER - GREG. DO YOU REALIZE HOW AME IS DOING? DO YOU THINK ABOUT IT??? I would like to know.
June 28, 2008
9:19 a.m.
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beelady13 writes:
VISIT chrisdouglass (dot) org to Read Chris' words, learn of his ideas, and watch his videos. Bee sure to have your Speakers Up! Watch the Chris and Amy video as well - that was Amy's Valentines Present last February.
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June 28, 2008
9:20 a.m.
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beelady13 writes:
Your actions took away Chris' sharing his ultimate job offer with his pops - and being able to see him so proud.
Your actions took away his fulfilling his walk, making a difference in many lives,
Your actions took away Chris during our family celebrations and special moments,
Your actions took away Chris' desire and chance to settle down. love and have children,
Your actions took away us growing old together,
Your actions took away his quest and ability to fulfill,
How can any punishment come close to justice? There is no punishment equal to what Your actions took away. My brother, my friend, my true companion. Your actions took away all the time we were yet to have together.