Governor Polis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, September 9, 2024, in remembrance of dedicated Colorado Department of Transportation workers Trent Umberger and Nathan Jones who were killed in a tragic crash along Highway 6 in Mesa County on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. 

“My heart goes out to the families of Trent Umberger and Nathan Jones, two dedicated maintainers with the Colorado Department of Transportation, as well as passenger Kathi Wallace, who lost their lives yesterday. This is a terrible tragedy, and while words won’t relieve the pain of this moment for their loved ones, know that the state of Colorado mourns alongside them. To recognize this tragedy and loss, I will be lowering flags to honor their lives and service,” said Governor Jared Polis.