Hockey Mom Seriously Injured in Deadly Colorado Crash

Brenda Greenwald remains hospitalized as husband cares for injured children at home

Feb. 6, 2026 at 8:47am

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Brenda Greenwald, a mother of five, was seriously injured in a deadly crash on Interstate 70 in Colorado last week while traveling with her children's youth hockey team. Greenwald suffered internal injuries as well as a broken pelvis, clavicle, ribs, and lumbar. Her 11-year-old son Joshua was also seriously injured and airlifted to the hospital. Greenwald's husband Jason is caring for their other children at home in California while a family member stays with Brenda in Denver.

Why it matters

The tragic crash has devastated the Greenwald family and the youth hockey community they are part of. It highlights the risks families face when traveling for youth sports events and the importance of safety on the roads, especially in inclement weather conditions. The story also underscores the sacrifices hockey moms make to support their children's athletic pursuits.

The details

Brenda Greenwald was traveling with three of her five children, including her daughter who plays for the Santa Clarita Lady Flyers 12AA hockey team, when their van was struck by a plow that slid across the median on I-70. The crash killed another parent, Manny Lorenzana, who was driving the van. Greenwald was taken to Denver Health with serious injuries, while her 11-year-old son Joshua suffered internal injuries and broken bones and was airlifted to Children's Hospital in Aurora.

  • The crash occurred last week a couple of miles east of the Eisenhower Tunnel on I-70.
  • Joshua Greenwald was released from the hospital earlier this week.

The players

Brenda Greenwald

A mother of five who was seriously injured in the crash while traveling with her children's youth hockey team.

Jason Greenwald

Brenda's husband, who is caring for their children in California while a family member stays with Brenda in Denver.

Joshua Greenwald

The Greenwalds' 11-year-old son who was the most seriously injured of the children in the van, suffering internal injuries and broken bones.

Manny Lorenzana

A hockey parent who was driving the van and was killed in the crash.

Santa Clarita Lady Flyers 12AA

The youth hockey team that Brenda's daughter plays for and was traveling with when the crash occurred.

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What they’re saying

“Appreciate your wife, because, you know, they do so much, and it's such a thankless job. And they just, you know, for sure, they need to be more appreciated every day. Every wife, every mom.”

— Jason Greenwald (CBS News)

“We lost a good person. For sure. It's heartbreaking. Just a great dad. Loved watching his daughter play hockey, and just a good person all around... I think he should be regarded as a hero for what he had to do, and the way he reacted, and the outcome.”

— Jason Greenwald (CBS News)

“Just hearing my daughter describe it, because she understands, being 13.. It's scary. Very, very scary.”

— Jason Greenwald (CBS News)

What’s next

The Colorado State Patrol is still investigating the cause of the crash and whether there was anyone at fault.

The takeaway

This tragic accident highlights the risks families face when traveling for youth sports events and the importance of road safety, especially in inclement weather. It also underscores the sacrifices hockey moms make to support their children's athletic pursuits, and the importance of appreciating their contributions.