Loma Case Updates

This article will house the latest information regarding the Luis “Darnell” Loma crash so the cycling community can stay informed and engaged throughout the process. I will provide updates and explanations to the best of my ability whenever possible.

Previous articles can be found here.

• Crash Reported
• Loma Identified
• Nicholas Sierra arrested
• Case number: 2026CR558
• District Court Docket Search

September 10th, 2026 UPDATE

• Prosecutors requested another extension as they are awaiting swab and other test results.
• Disposition Hearing is now set for November 12th, 2026, 10:30 AM at the Larimer County Courthouse. Courtroom 3A.
• Prosecutors requested staggered dismissal from the courtroom to minimize overlap between the Sierra and Loma families in the parking lot after “disparaging” remarks were previously exchanged.

July 16th, 2026 UPDATE

• Prosecutors requested an extension as they are waiting swab and other test results.
• Disposition Hearing is now set for September 10th, 2026, 10:30 AM at the Larimer County Courthouse. Courtroom 3A.

July 16th, 2026 

• Disposition Hearing is set for 10:00 AM at the Larimer County Courthouse. Courtroom 3A.

June 4th, 2026

• Hearing on Bond is set for 11:00 AM at the Larimer County Courthouse. Courtroom 3A.

April 20th, 2026,

• Sierra is released on a $5000.00 cash bond.

April 18, 2026,

• Deputies arrest Nicholas Sierra (DOB 05/08/95) of Loveland.
• Charges:
  *Failed to Remain at the Scene / Give Information / Aid After Accident Involving Death (class 3 felony)
  *Insurance Fraud (class 5 felony)

December 2025

• Investigators had identified a primary suspect.

On October 7, 2021, around 7:15 a.m., Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a deceased person in the 2200 block of North Shields Street (Fort Collins/unincorporated Larimer County). They found the man, later identified by the Larimer County Coroner as 29-year-old Luis “Darnell” Loma.

Colorado State Patrol responded to assist with the case. Investigators determined that Mr. Loma had been riding a bicycle when a vehicle (driver) hit him. Evidence at the scene indicated that the suspect vehicle was likely a gray 2009 or 2010 Toyota Rav4 or a similar style SUV.