One person was killed and two others were taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 85 near La Salle in Weld County on Wednesday morning, according to the Colorado State Patrol. The crash was reported at about 7:05 a.m. at milepost 262, north of Crystal River Road.
Source: Krystal 93 (KSMT)
Preliminary reports from the patrol say the driver of a white box truck traveling northbound lost control, crossed the center median and struck a Toyota Matrix head-on, then struck a Honda Accord. The driver of the Toyota Matrix, a man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Source: The NoCo Herald
The Weld County Coroner will release the dead man's identity once his next of kin have been notified, the patrol said. The driver of the Honda Accord and the driver of the box truck were both taken to hospital; the extent of their injuries was not known.
Southbound Highway 85 is closed near Crystal River Road and the patrol gave no time for reopening. Drivers are directed to COtrip.org for closure and delay updates.
The Colorado State Patrol is leading the investigation and says the cause of the crash remains undetermined. No charges were announced in the reports.