Luther David Medina

Age : 47

Gender : Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/24/2021

Location : Dexter Creek Canyon near County Roads 14 and 14A

City : Ouray

County : Ouray

State : Colorado

Agency : Ouray Police Department

Officer(s) :Brady Suppeland

Cause of Death : Fall from height

Event : Killed during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 24, 2021, Ouray Police Officer Brady Suppeland attempted to stop 47-year-old Luther David Medina near the intersection of County Roads 14 and 14A for suspected DUI. Medina fled on foot and fell into Dexter Creek Canyon, resulting in fatal injuries. An autopsy determined the cause of death as multiple blunt-force injuries, with water aspiration and alcohol intoxication as contributing factors. District Attorney Seth Ryan concluded that Officer Suppeland's actions were lawful, and no charges were filed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ouraynews.com/2021/05/26/man-dies-while-fleeing-police/
https://www.ouraynews.com/2021/07/28/autopsy-man-fell-in-canyon-during-pursuit/
https://www.co7da.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/DA-Report-on-CIIT-for-Medina.pdf