Truck Crashes into Rocky Ford Home; Speed and Alcohol Suspected Factors


Description: The Rocky Ford Police Department Released the Following Crash Report...

***Press Release***

February 7th, 2025 - Rocky Ford Police Department - Rocky Ford, CO

On February 7th, 2025, at approximately 22:30 p.m., the Rocky Ford Police Department, along with Rocky Ford Fire and EMS, was dispatched to the area of Walnut Ave and 2nd St for a reported motor vehicle crash.

Officers located a Ford pickup truck that crashed into a residence.  The driver was extricated from the vehicle and transported to Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center.  The home was occupied at the time of the crash, but there were no injuries to the occupants. 

The truck was Westbound on Walnut when it failed to navigate the curve. The truck went off the West side of the roadway crashing through a small drainage ditch, several fences, and trees before going through the East wall of the residence. 

The residence suffered extensive damage.

At this time, excessive speed and alcohol are believed to be factors. The investigation is ongoing.

If you have any information regarding the incident please contact the Rocky Ford Police Department at (719) 254-3344.

The information contained in this press release is based on preliminary information available at the time of its drafting. The Rocky Ford Police Department’s understanding of this incident may change as additional evidence is collected, analyzed, and reviewed. This press release is to provide timely information to the public. In consideration of the foregoing, please be advised that any statements expressed herein are subject to change at any time. No further information will be released regarding this incident to protect the integrity of the investigation.