Eric Hill — a native son, graduate of Eagle Valley High School and well-known Gypsum and Eagle firefighter — died in a work accident near Dotsero on Saturday.
Hill was on the job with Colorado Department of Transportation maintenance when he was killed.
"We are devastated by the loss of one of our own. Eric Hill was dedicated to keeping his community safe, both as part of the CDOT team and during his long career with the Gypsum fire protection district," said CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew. "All of CDOT joins together in supporting his family, friends and neighbors and colleagues during this tragic time."
According to the CDOT statement, Hill was struck by a CDOT vehicle during a maintenance operation near Dotsero Saturday evening. The Colorado State Patrol and CDOT are conducting an investigation regarding the accident and the statement said further details will be provided in the coming days.