GRAND JUNCTION, CO – A tragic vehicle versus motorcycle crash on June 14, 2025, near the intersection of N 7th Street and Bunting Avenue has resulted in the death of the motorcyclist and the arrest of the SUV driver. According to the Grand Junction Police Department, the SUV, driven by 29-year-old Kalynn Settle, crossed into the northbound lane and collided with the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and succumbed to them on July 4, 2025.
Following an extensive investigation, a warrant was issued for Settle’s arrest on multiple charges, including Vehicular Homicide, Careless Driving Causing Death, DUI, and various drug-related offenses, as well as No Proof of Insurance. Settle turned herself in to the Mesa County Detention Facility on September 13, 2025.
SETTLE, KALYNN ANGELICA – age 29
- Vehicular Homicide
- Careless Driving Causing Death
- DUI
- Unlawful Use of a Controlled Substance
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Unlawful Possession of Any Material that Contains Any Quantity of Ketamine
- Unlawful Possession of Any Material that Contains More Than 4 Grams of a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance
- No Proof of Insurance
This article is related to a previous incident: Vehicle vs Motorcycle, Bunting Ave & N 7th St