Teen and Adult Face Vehicular Homicide Trial | Colorado Springs News

Two teens and a man face deadly charges after an illegal street race in Colorado Springs ended in a fatal crash that killed 77-year-old Deanna Stemler — a beloved veteran of Frontier Airlines and the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Eighteen-year-old Leeanaya Martinez and forty-eight-year-old Jerome Archer both pleaded not guilty, rejecting plea deals and setting their trials for October 19 and November 16 under Judge William Bain. Prosecutors allege they were speeding over 40 mph above the limit, and Martinez also faces charges for fleeing the scene. The community mourns the loss of a remarkable life, while courts prepare to unravel the night’s tragedy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ed934b162b87c426