PARK COUNTY, Colo. — A motorcyclist died in a collision on Highway 285 on Friday afternoon, according to Colorado State Patrol.
The crash occurred around 2:45 p.m., north of Fairplay, when a woman on a motorcycle attempted to overtake a vehicle in the left lane. The motorcycle collided with a southbound Lexus SUV and then struck the vehicle being passed.
Authorities confirmed the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity is pending release.
The drivers of the Lexus and the other vehicle were unharmed and are cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
Highway 285 was closed between Park County Road 60 and Geneva Creek for several hours while law enforcement conducted their investigation.