On February 20, 2008 at 1:15 AM, Shannon Helmlinger, age 37 of Boulder, Colorado was seriously injured when walking eastbound on the north frontage road of Highway 14 in Larimer County. An unknown vehicle was westbound on the north frontage road of Highway 14 east of the intersection with Summit View Drive when it collided with Helmlinger. Helmlinger was thrown for an unknown distance and landed in the ditch, north of the frontage road. The vehicle fled the scene.

Helmlinger was transported to Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins with serious injuries and remains in the hospital on this date.

Alcohol or drugs are being investigated as contributing factors.

The crash remains under investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has any information that will lead to the arrest of the driver that was involved is encouraged to contact the Colorado State Patrol at 303-239-4501.