Colorado State Patrol responded to an accident at the Dutch Charlie entrance to Ridgway State Park around 4 p.m. Sunday.
Julie and her husband, Thomas Laux, also from Green Valley, were southbound on U.S. Highway 550 on a 2007 Harley Davidson Road King Classic. Thomas was driving, according to the Colorado State Patrol.
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According to the State Patrol, the Silverado turned in front of the motorcycle.
"The motorcycle then skidded and the right side of the motorcycle collided with the right side of the pickup," said Mike Baker, trooper with the CSP. "The motorcycle then spun around ... and ejected both the driver and the passenger."
The motorcycle skidded about 177 feet, according to the accident report.
Thomas and Julie sustained serious injuries and were taken to Montrose Memorial Hospital, Baker said. Neither person was wearing a helmet, although helmets were available, he said.
Julie was pronounced dead at 4:50 p.m. at the hospital, according to the report.
Thomas was transported to St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction Sunday, according to MMH. He is in fair condition as of 3 p.m. Monday, according to St. Mary's.
Reginald and Beryl were not injured and were wearing seat belts.
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