The Palmer Lake suspect has been identified but is still at large

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – On Sunday night, June 23, the Palmer Lake Police Department (PLPD) responded to a crash on Highway 105 and Westward Ln involving a motorcycle and a truck.

PLPD said multiple witnesses reported two people in the truck fled the scene without checking or exchanging information with the motorcyclist, who had been thrown from his bike and appeared to have serious injuries.

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The rider has been identified as David Mitchem and remains in the ICU at the time of writing.

According to PLPD, the driver of the pickup truck has now been identified as Palmer Lake resident Brent Gilmer. His picture can be seen above. An arrest warrant was issued for Gilmer for vehicular assault, reckless driving resulting in serious bodily injury and other charges.

PLPD said Gilmer is still at large and is asking that anyone with information on his whereabouts contact them. Do not approach Gilmer as he is known to own or possess firearms, police said.