Traffic Crash Involving Greeley Police Chief

February 17, 2026

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE #VC260046**

February 17, 2026
Kristen Duus, PIO
Greeley Police Department
970.350.9605 (office) Kristen.duus@greeleypd.com

Traffic Crash Involving Greeley Police Chief and Juvenile Bicyclist

GREELEY, Colo. -– Chief of Police Adam Turk was involved in a traffic crash with a juvenile riding a bicycle on Sunday, February 15, shortly after 2:30pm, in a residential neighborhood in Greeley.

Preliminary information indicates Chief Turk was driving an unmarked police vehicle when a 15-year-old entered the roadway on a bicycle and was struck. Chief Turk immediately provided first aid and requested that paramedics respond to the scene. The juvenile was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Greeley Police Department’s Traffic Unit responded to the scene to begin the initial investigation. The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) Vehicular Crimes Unit (VCU) has taken the lead investigative role and will provide additional details regarding this incident as they become available.

Anyone with information about this crash is encouraged to contact the Colorado State Patrol at (303) 239-4501. Please reference case number VC260046 and be prepared to leave your name and contact information so the investigator can return your call.

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