Man Who Killed Colo. Police Officer in DUI Crash Pleads Guilty to Vehicular Manslaughter By Liam Quinn

A Colorado driver responsible for the DUI crash that killed a police officer in 2024 has pleaded guilty.

Stephen Geer pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Oct. 14 to Vehicular Homicide – DUI in the death of Golden, Colo. police officer Evan Dunn, as well as to Vehicular Assault – DUI, the First Judicial District Attorney said in a press release.

On Nov. 6, 2024, Dunn and another officer were stopped at the scene of a crash on Highway 58 when they were struck by a car. Dunn was killed while the other officer sustained serious injuries.

Two civilians were also injured in the crash, according to the release.

As part of a plea agreement, prosecutors agreed to drop a felony and two misdemeanors with the condition that Geer serve between 4 and 18 years in prison for the crash, “thereby eliminating the possibility of probation even though he would have otherwise been probation-eligible if convicted at trial,” per the release.

“This stipulation reflects the parties’ acknowledgement that a prison sentence is the only appropriate outcome in this case,” the release states.

Geer is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 21, 2026.

He is currently free on a $250,000 bond, according to 9News.

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“The loss of Officer Dunn has struck the Golden Police Department and the entire community deeply,” the city of Golden said at the time of his death. “Officer Dunn, 33, brought a wealth of experience and dedication to his role, having previously served as an Army Aviation Officer and Blackhawk pilot.”

Dunn is survived by his wife, with whom he had a dog, as well as his parents and siblings.

“As the Golden community mourns the loss of Officer Dunn, his legacy of dedication, kindness, and courage will not be forgotten,” the city said.