Two Hill Country Men Lost in Colorado Crash | San Antonio News

Two beloved Hill Country men, James Stout and Tad Hanich, died tragically in a devastating off-road crash near Silverton, Colorado, while on vacation. The 70-year-old Stout, a respected local historian and distiller, and the 61-year-old Hanich, a retired Navy master chief, were driving their Polaris when it may have suffered a brake failure on a sharp curve. Their wives, Kim Oliver and Christy Hanich, were injured in the crash — Oliver with broken ribs, Christy with a shoulder injury — and both are recovering in the hospital. The community is heartbroken, honoring two generous, accomplished men whose lives were cut short during a scenic drive in the rugged mountains. A 17-person rescue team responded to the remote Arastra Gulch area, and memorial plans are still being arranged. 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/8d0ff6fd5165f9ba