Colorado State Patrol searching for hit-and-run driver after crash in Otero County

United States News News

Colorado State Patrol searching for hit-and-run driver after crash in Otero County
United States Latest News,United States Headlines
  • 📰 DenverChannel
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 46 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 22%
  • Publisher: 63%

A person was left with serious injuries after a hit-and-run crash in Otero County early Sunday morning.

The Colorado State Patrol said the crash happened at 1:59 a.m. at the intersection of Colorado Highway 50 and Otero County Road 21.

Based on their investigation, the driver of a Dodge Ram was traveling northbound on the county road and did not stop at the intersection. The driver crashed into a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban that was headed eastbound, causing that vehicle to overturn. A passenger in the Chevrolet was seriously injured, CSP said.

CSP said it is looking for the driver of the pickup. That vehicle is described as a 1994-2001 Dodge Ram pickup, likely metallic green, and with a damaged front bumper. The black plastic on the top and bottom of the chrome bumper will be missing, along with the front grill. The headlights may also be damaged, CSP said.Anybody with information on the driver's whereabouts should call CSP's 24-hour line at 303-239-4501.

The Follow UpWhat do you want Denver7 to follow up on? Is there a story, topic or issue you want us to revisit? Let us know with the contact form below.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

DenverChannel /  🏆 239. in US

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Decomposing body stuffed in suitcase discovered by couple on a walk, officials sayHarris County Sheriff's Office deputies were called out to investigate Sunday night after...
Read more »

Small plane with four on board crashes in Teller CountySmall plane with four on board crashes in Teller CountyA small plane with four people on board crashed in rough terrain in Teller County Sunday morning. There is no word from authorities if anyone on board survived the crash
Read more »

Two dead in fiery wrong-way crash on I-10 near 7th Avenue Sunday morningTwo dead in fiery wrong-way crash on I-10 near 7th Avenue Sunday morningTwo people are dead after a fiery wrong-way crash involving at least three vehicles on I-10 near 7th Avenue early Sunday morning. MORE ⬇️
Read more »

OSHP: Man ejected from motorcycle in fatal Erie County crashOSHP: Man ejected from motorcycle in fatal Erie County crashTroopers confirmed the man suffered fatal injuries after the crash ejected him from the motorcycle.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-22 22:11:29