Watch CBS News

Rogel Aguilera-Mederos Obtains Private Attorney Ahead Of Trial For Deadly I-70 Semi Crash

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – The semi driver charged in the deadly crash on Interstate 70 near the Colorado Mills mall has obtained a private attorney. Rogel Aguilera-Mederos faces vehicular homicide charges in connection with the April 2019 crash that killed four people and damaged or destroyed 28 vehicles.

Rogel Aguilera-Mederos COLORADO MILLS CRASH
Rogel Aguilera-Medero appears in court on Jan. 10 (credit: CBS)

Aguilera-Mederos is now represented by attorney James Cogan after his former attorney, Robert Corry, stepped away from the case due to his own legal issues.

RELATED: Attorney Robert Corry Removes Himself As Lawyer For Rogel Aguilera-Mederos

In November, Aguilera-Mederos pleaded not guilty to a total of 41 charges. He is now scheduled to appear for a motions hearing on Aug. 13 in Jefferson County Court followed by a trial starting Sept. 8.

At an earlier hearing, the judge granted permission for the defendant to reside in Texas while he is awaiting trial. He is free on $400,000 bond.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.