STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — A head-on collision Friday evening between a truck and an SUV resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries, according to Colorado State Patrol Sgt. Blake White.
The crash occurred shortly before 4:30 p.m. near Haymaker Golf Course on Colorado Highway 131 in Routt County. The highway remains closed at this time.
Initial reports said six people were injured, though White said this was preliminary and could change as more information becomes available.
Police scanner traffic at the time of the incident indicated at least two people had to be extracted from a vehicle. At least two people were transported to UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center with at least one person suffering serious injuries.
Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue, Routt County Sheriff’s Office, Oak Creek Fire Protection District and Colorado State Patrol responded to the crash.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.