One Dead After Four-Vehicle Crash on Icy U.S. 24 Near Florissant

Investigators say a Dodge Ram slid on ice into oncoming traffic, initiating a four-vehicle collision.

Overview

Colorado State Patrol says the crash occurred around 5:44 a.m. Monday near Mile Marker 270 just east of Florissant.
A westbound Dodge Ram crossed into eastbound lanes and hit a Hyundai Elantra head-on, after which a Jeep Gladiator rear-ended the Hyundai and a Ford F-250 struck the Jeep and then the Hyundai off the shoulder.
The Elantra’s driver was airlifted and later pronounced dead, while the Dodge driver was taken to a hospital by ambulance.
Multiple people were injured, with at least one additional air medical transport and another ground transport reported.
U.S. 24 was closed for roughly three hours and reopened around 9:50 a.m., and the investigation continues as the coroner prepares to release the victim’s identity; witnesses can call CSP dispatch at 719-544-2424.