BERTHOUD, CO – A lieutenant with the Berthoud Fire Protection District sustained serious injuries in a head-on collision on Interstate 25 on Sunday morning.
The crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. near 20th Street, involving a wrong-way driver in the northbound HOV lane. That driver was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Denver Police Department preliminary findings; their identity is pending release by the medical examiner's office.
Lieutenant Ken Bradley suffered multiple severe injuries, including fractures in both legs and his left arm, a dislocated right shoulder, broken ribs, a collapsed lung, a leg laceration, and a concussion. He has already undergone several surgeries and will require more, as stated on a GoFundMe page organized to assist with his medical expenses.
Authorities confirmed Bradley's family is making daily trips from Colorado Springs to Denver to support him during his recovery. The GoFundMe campaign has raised over $42,000 and garnered significant support from the community.
The crash remains under investigation, with updates expected as authorities continue to gather details. The Loveland Fire Rescue Authority expressed its solidarity with Bradley's family, acknowledging the close relationship between fire departments in the region.