One Killed, Two Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 85 in Weld County

Description: A Highway 85 crash near Crystal River Road killed a Thornton man and injured two other drivers, Colorado State Patrol says. The road has reopened; the cause remains under investigation.

CSP Investigating Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 85

Injury status on drivers

(WELD COUNTY, COLO) - This is an update on the multi-vehicle crash that occurred this morning at approximately 7:05 a.m. on Highway 85 near Crystal River Road. 

The driver of the box truck, a 25-year-old male from Thornton, CO, sustained serious bodily injury. 

The driver of the Toyota Matrix, a 29-year-old male from Thornton, CO, was pronounced dead on scene. The Weld County Coroner will release the identity of the deceased once next of kin has been notified. 

The driver of the Honda Accord, a 36-year-old male from Greeley, CO, sustained moderate injuries. 

Preliminary details indicate that the driver of the box truck and the driver of the Toyota were not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. The driver of the Honda was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. 

The crash investigation is ongoing, with no cause determined at this time. 

Highway 85 was reopened at approximately 12:18 p.m. The roadway was closed for approximately 5 hours and 15 minutes. 

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