GRAND COUNTY, Colo. — One person was killed in a head-on crash that shut down Highway 40 north of Kremmling Thursday evening.
Colorado State Patrol said the incident happened around 5:40 p.m. near milepost 173.
According to CSP, a black Subaru Crosstrek crossed the center line and collided head-on with a silver Kia Sedan.
The driver of the Kia was pronounced dead at the scene, while two children were flown to a nearby hospital. Their conditions are not known at this time.
The driver of the Subaru — a 55-year-old woman — was also flown to the hospital for treatment. CSP did not share her condition.
Highway 40 shut down between CO 14 (22 miles east of Steamboat Springs) and Spruce Street (Kremmling). Drivers were urged to avoid the area. The highway reopened Friday around 1 a.m.
CSP is leading the investigation into the crash.
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