Fatal Garfield County crash was 1 of 7 deadly collisions over the weekend
GARFIELD COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – Colorado State Patrol investigated seven fatal crashes that occurred over the weekend. One of them happened in Garfield County.
According to CSP, a two-vehicle crash happened on Highway 82 around 8:36 p.m., Saturday.
The driver of a 2002 Toyota Camry lost control while negotiating a left curve and entered the other lanes. A 2025 Camry struck the front passenger side of the 2002 Camry which continued down an embankment. The 2002 Camry driver was dead at the scene.
Three occupants in the 2025 Camry were transported to the hospital. Two of the individuals sustained serious bodily injuries, according to the state patrol.
CSP said troopers responded to seven fatal crashes with eight deaths and four others sustaining serious injuries. The state patrol said the difficult driving conditions in the mountain corridors played a role in the crashes.
'When driving in winter driving conditions, we want folks to take the warnings from law enforcement, department of transportation and the news meteorologists seriously,' Col. Matthew C. Packard, who is the chief of the Colorado State Patrol, said in a new release. 'This weekend has left dozens of families with broken hearts. Winter conditions require drivers to reduce their speed, increase their stopping distances and use extra caution. Quick maneuvers won't work in winter conditions.'
The other crashes occurred in Elbert, Park, Adams (twice) and Archuleta counties, as well as Fort Carson.
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