THORNTON, Colo. — A 20-year-old woman was fatally injured in a two-vehicle crash on an I-25 off ramp Saturday morning, according to the Thornton Police Department.
The incident occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m. on the ramp to E. 84th Avenue. Authorities reported that the woman, driving a Toyota sedan, exited I-25 and attempted to turn west onto E. 84th Avenue when she collided with a Jeep traveling eastbound on E. 84th Avenue.
The Jeep's 51-year-old driver was the sole occupant and was uninjured in the crash. The woman was subsequently transported to a local hospital, where she died from her injuries.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending confirmation from the Adams County Coroner's Office and notification of her next of kin.
Thornton Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has additional information to contact the department's tip line at 720-977-5069.
No further details regarding the investigation or road conditions were provided.