WELD COUNTY, Colo. — A multi-vehicle crash on southbound Highway 85 near LaSalle claimed one life and injured two others Wednesday morning, according to the Colorado State Patrol.
The incident occurred after 7 a.m. at milepost 262, closing the highway near Crystal River Road. The timeline for reopening remains uncertain.
Authorities reported that a white box truck, traveling northbound, lost control, crossed the center median, and collided head-on with a Toyota Matrix before striking a Honda Accord.
The driver of the Toyota Matrix was pronounced dead at the scene. The Weld County Coroner will release the identity once next of kin have been informed.
Both the Honda Accord driver and the box truck driver were transported to a local hospital, with details regarding their injuries unconfirmed at this time.
The cause of the crash is under investigation by the Colorado State Patrol.