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Fatal Crash on Highway 119 Near Longmont Closes S Airport Road


Description: A fatal single-vehicle crash on Highway 119 near S Airport Rd west of Longmont, CO closed the road early April 24, 2026. Colorado State Patrol is investigating with no estimated reopening time. Read the full Press release from Colorado State Patrol Public Affairs Office...

Fatal Crash on Highway 119 Closes S Airport Road

There is no current estimate on road reopening

 

(Boulder County, COLO) – Early this morning, April 24, 2026, at approximately 4:31 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to the area of Highway 119 westbound at milepost 52, near S. Airport Rd, west of Longmont, for a single-vehicle crash.

Preliminary investigation information shows that a Honda CR-V was traveling southbound on Highway 119 when it collided with a concrete barrier. The single occupant, the driver, of the CR-V was transported to an area hospital, where they were pronounced deceased.

Currently, the westbound lane on S Airport Rd is closed for a crash investigation, and there is no estimated reopening time. Check COTrip.org for the most up-to-date information on road closures.

The Colorado State Patrol is the lead investigating agency. If you witnessed this crash and have not spoken to investigators, please contact Colorado State Patrol dispatch at (303) 239-4501 and reference 1D261509. Be prepared to leave your contact information for an investigator to contact you at a later time.