A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a pickup truck on Colorado State Highway 14 in Weld County early Monday.
The incident occurred at 2:38 a.m., east of Ault, according to the Ault Police Department. The motorcycle ignited following the collision, and the rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the pickup truck suffered no injuries, authorities said. Emergency responders included the Ault Police Department, Eaton Police Department, Weld County Sheriff’s Office, and the Colorado State Patrol.
Highway 14 remained closed for investigation until approximately 6:30 a.m. Ault Police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash and has not yet contacted law enforcement to call 970-834-1336.