State troopers believe alcohol and speed were factors in a single-vehicle crash late Sunday in Clear Creek Canyon that left one person dead and two people injured.
Colorado State Patrol Trooper Tim Sutherland said the wreck happened on U.S. 6 about 10:15 p.m. in the highway’s eastbound lanes. A vehicle with three people inside rolled down an embankment and nearly into Clear Creek.
DUI crash-Clear Crk Canyon closed indefinitely. 1 confirmed fatality. These are the results of drinking and driving.
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The vehicle’s driver, identified only as a male, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was wearing a seat belt.
The two others in the car were hurt, one with what authorities believe to be serious injuries.
Sutherland said an investigator on scene found the vehicle’s occupants were returning from nearby casinos. The State Patrol’s Gaming office said the crash appeared to be the result of an
The names of those involved have not been released.
