3 Car Crash Near Boulder Leaves Longtime Metrolist CEO Dead

Head On Collision Apparently Resulted from Botched Passing Attempt

(Photo Credit: Paul Aiken)

Colorado state patrol responded to a call for a fatal accident last Wednesday afternoon at about 4:00 p.m. on Colo. 93 just south of Boulder. The investigation and cleanup closed the highway for well over 3 hours.

The accident allegedly happened after the driver of a 2009 Subaru Outback, 21-year-old Michael McCoy, attempted to illegally pass a Hyundai Sante Fe in a no passing zone. McCoy apparently realized he would not be able to complete the pass, and attempted to merge back into his lane, striking the Hyundai. The force from the collision sent McCoy's Subaru back into oncoming traffic, when a 2006 XKR Jaguar convertible driven by Patricia Bybee hit the Subaru head on.

Bybee was pronouced dead at the scene.

Patricia Bybee was the CEO of Greenwood Village-based Metrolist for 27 years until her reisgnation in 2011. Current Metrolist CEO Kirby Slunaker released a statement saying "(Patricia) Bybee was instrumental in starting our organziation, and through her 27 years of guidance it has grown and prospered. Pat was known not only for her unending devotion to the organization and her industry, but her realtor family as well."

McCoy's Subaru rolled after the collision with the Jaguar and landed upside down. McCoy was later taken to an area hospital with minor injuries. Police indicated he may be facing charges related to the incident.

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Source: Two cars involved in fatal crash on Highway 93 between Highway 72 and 104th Avenue