South Fork School Bus Overturns on Snowy Highway, All 13 Students Unhurt
Colorado State Patrol opened an investigation following reports of other crashes in the area at the same time.
Overview
- The rollover happened around 7:10 a.m. on eastbound Highway 160 near mile marker 187 within South Fork.
- Troopers describe a snow-covered roadway where the bus began sliding as the driver tried to slow.
- The bus left the pavement onto a dirt shoulder, struck abandoned railroad tracks, and overturned onto its driver's side.
- Thirteen students were aboard and investigators reported no injuries.
- State patrol officials said concurrent crash reports point to hazardous winter driving conditions that morning.