Brendan Dowell was 21 years old when he lost his life in a multiple-vehicle crash that happened on Sunday evening, July 10, along State Highway 91 near Leadville. The crash occurred around 5:25 pm when Brendan, who was traveling in a white 2004 Chevy Cavalier, first struck the rear side of the BMW and then collided with a Suzuki Aerio driven by Kevin Hemmings and Megan Hemmings. Both persons sustained injuries and were transported by ambulance to St. Vincent Hospital in Leadville. Brendan, unfortunately, died at the scene.