Tragic I-70 Crash in Elbert County Leaves 3 Dead, Including 2 Children; CSP Investigating

Description: Fatal collision between SUV and semi shuts down eastbound lanes near Milepost 348. The Colorado State Patrol Released the Following Preliminary Incident Report...

Update

(Elbert County, COLO) -Due to the rapidly evolving nature of the scene, we are confirming that there are three fatalities in this crash, not four, as previously reported. We appreciate the public’s understanding as we work to provide accurate information.

CSP Responds to Multiple Fatal Crash on Eastbound I-70 Milepost 348

Three fatalities confirmed

(Elbert County, COLO) - Today at 2:31 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 70 at Milepost 348. The crash involved a semi-truck hauling a trailer and a 2021 blue Subaru Forester. The Subaru Forester rear-ended the Semi.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Subaru Forester rear-ended the semi-truck. The Subaru was occupied by five individuals. Tragically, three(corrected by CSP) occupants, including two children, were pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Subaru was transported to a local area hospital.

The driver of the semi was not injured.

The cause of the crash remains under active investigation.

Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed between Exit 340: I-70 Business West and Exit 348: Cedar Point (13 miles west of Limon) at milepost 348.

The Colorado State Patrol Vehicular Crimes Unit is the lead investigating agency.

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