Golden Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Police Officer Evan Dunn was struck and killed by a drunk driver while investigating a crash scene on Highway 58 at 5:00 p.m.
Officer Dunn and his partner were outside their patrol cars when a vehicle approached the scene and struck them. They were both trapped underneath the car from the original crash. Officer Dunn died at the scene. The other officer is in critical condition. The drivers from the initial crash were also injured from the impact.
The suspect was apprehended and refused a blood and breathalyzer test.
Officer Dunn is a United States Army and Army National Guard veteran and served with the Golden Police Department for four months. He is survived by his wife, parents, and two siblings.