DENVER — The Colorado State Patrol is seeking the driver of a pickup truck involved in a Boulder County hit-and-run crash that left two people dead and seriously injured a third person Friday evening.
The incident occurred on US 287 in Boulder County around 5 p.m. Troopers believe the crash was the result of a possible road rage incident.
According to the CSP, the driver of a Dodge Ram 1500 collided with a Chevrolet Camaro, causing the Camaro to spin into oncoming traffic and strike a northbound Toyota Tundra.
The two occupants of the Camaro were pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver's identity has not been released. The passenger was identified by family members as James Jacobson. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been created to help with the funeral costs.
The driver of the Tundra was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the 2009 or newer dark red Dodge Ram 1500 took off after the crash, according to the CSP. He is described as a 50-60-year-old heavy-set white male with a white beard.
The Dodge Ram 1500 has chrome front and rear bumpers and chrome wheels with damage to the right side of the vehicle.
Anyone with any information that can aid investigators in finding the driver or vehicle involved is asked to call the Colorado State Patrol dispatch at 303-239-4501.
