One person was killed and two others were taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday morning involving a white box truck on southbound Highway 85 near LaSalle, according to the Colorado State Patrol.
The crash closed southbound Highway 85 near Crystal River Road for several hours while troopers investigated the scene.
top-stories.mp4According to state patrol, the crash happened at around 7:05 a.m. Preliminary reports indicate the driver of a white box truck traveling northbound on Highway 85 lost control, crossed the center median and struck a Toyota Matrix head-on before striking a Honda Accord.
The driver of the Toyota Matrix, a 29-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity will be released by the Weld County Coroner once family has been notified.
The driver of the Honda Accord, a 36-year-old man from Greeley, and the driver of the white box truck, a 25-year-old man from Thornton, were both taken to the hospital. The driver of the box truck sustained serious bodily injuries; the driver of the Honda Accord sustained moderate injuries, according to a spokesperson with the CSP. Troopers said both drivers were not wearing seatbelts.
The cause of the crash is under investigation by state patrol.
Highway 85 was reopened at approximately 12:18 p.m. The roadway was closed for approximately 5 hours and 15 minutes.
