Motorcycle Crash on U.S. Highway 550 Leaves One Dead, Another Seriously Injured
A motorcycle collision on U.S. Highway 550, north of Purgatory Resort, resulted in one fatality and serious injuries on Friday afternoon.
The incident occurred just before 2 p.m. near milepost 55, according to Trooper Hunter Mathews with the Colorado State Patrol. The crash involved two motorcycles: a black Harley-Davidson and a red Harley-Davidson.
A 53-year-old man from New Mexico was pronounced dead at the scene. A 73-year-old man from Texas was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Authorities have not released the identities of the riders at this time.
The cause of the crash is under investigation, and it’s unclear if the men were riding together.
While the highway remained open, traffic was reduced to one alternating lane as crews managed the scene.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.