A multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 285 near County Road 60 resulted in the death of a motorcyclist on Friday afternoon.
According to the Colorado State Patrol, the collision occurred at approximately 2:44 p.m. and involved three vehicles: a motorcycle, a 2008 Toyota RAV4, and a 2016 Lexus. Authorities reported that the motorcycle was traveling north while attempting to pass the RAV4 when it collided with the Lexus, which was in the southbound lane.
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The Park County Coroner will release her identity after next of kin have been notified.
In response to the incident, the Colorado Department of Transportation closed U.S. 285 between County Road 60 and Geneva Creek to facilitate investigation and cleanup efforts. The highway was reopened several hours later.
No additional injuries were reported, and an investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing.