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Adams County Fatal Crash Investigation Continues After Collision


Description: Colorado State Patrol is investigating a fatal front-end crash on East 120th Avenue near North Powhaton Road in Adams County involving a Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-150. One person died, four others were hospitalized, and the road reopened at 6:38 p.m.

**Update** Fatal Crash in Adams County

Road is now open

(Adams County, COLO) – The ongoing investigation of the fatal crash on E 120th Ave near N. Powhaton Rd shows the crash was a front-end collision and involved an older model Chevrolet Silverado and a Ford F-150XLT.

The driver of the Silverado, a 48-year-old male, was pronounced deceased on scene.  The passenger of the Silverado, a 28-year-old male, was transported to an area hospital. The driver of the Ford, a 33-year-old male, and his passengers, a 61-year-old female and a 33-year-old male, were transported to an area hospital.

The road was reopened at approximately 6:38 p.m.

This crash is being investigated by the Colorado State Patrol's Vehicular Crimes Unit. If you witnessed the crash or have any information and have not spoken to investigators, please contact the Colorado State Patrol Dispatch at (303) 239-4501 and reference case number VC260150. Be prepared to leave your contact information for an investigator to return your call.