Larimer County deputies die in tragic Idaho motorcycle accident

The Laramie County Sheriff's Department is extending condolences to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office on the deaths of a Deputy, a Sergeant and a Sergeant's family member in truck/motorcycle crash in Idaho.

According to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, the trio were vacationing together on a motorcycle trip in North Idaho on June 16 when "a pickup truck attempted to pass another vehicle in a marked no-passing zone."

The post says the truck crossed the double yellow centerline and hit all three motorcycles, killing the riders. The truck driver was arrested on vehicular manslaughter charges.

The post says it's not naming the victims right now out of respect for the privacy of their families.

Laramie County Sheriff's Office, Cheyenne Police Offer Condolences

The Laramie County Sheriff's Office posted the following statement on Facebook:

"The Laramie County Sheriff's Office would like to extend our deepest condolences to the members of the Larimer County Sheriff's Office following the tragic loss of one of their sergeants, a deputy, and the sergeants son-in-law, in an off-duty motorcycle crash.

These men dedicated their lives to serving and protecting their community, and their loss is felt throughout the law enforcement family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, friends, and coworkers during this difficult time"

The Cheyenne Police Department also posted condolences on Facebook:

Our thoughts are with the Larimer County community as they grieve this sudden and tragic loss. We extend our deepest and most sincere sympathies to our fellow law enforcement officers, and the families and friends of all three riders.

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