Update on deadly rollover crash
PALISADE, Colo. (KREX) — WesternSlopeNow has obtained new information regarding the deadly roll over crash that killed one and took five others to the hospital.
According to Colorado State Patrol (CSP) Trooper Sherri Mendez, the driver of the Kia Sorento struck a delineator post, leading to the deadly crash.
'It went off the right side of the roadway and struck a delineator post before striking a dirt embankment. The Kia Sorento flipped over, ejecting the driver side passenger before rolling over on top of the driver side passengers' leg. The driver side passenger was pronounced dead on scene. The five other occupants were transported to the hospital with moderate to life threatening injuries.'
What caused the driver to hit the delineator post is still under investigation.
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