Semi Crane, SUV Crash Shuts Down Highway 287
LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)- Firefighters rushed to a crash that involved several vehicles, including a semi crane, in Larimer County Tuesday morning. Investigators believe snowy, wet roads contributed to the crash.
Berthoud Fire responded to the crash just after 7 a.m. at Highway 287 and CO 56 that involved a semi crane, SUV and pickup truck.
The SUV and pickup truck were parked on the side of the road after the SUV experienced mechanical issues. The driver of the pickup truck was helping the driver of the SUV when the crane crashed into both vehicles on the side of the road.
DFPCs Berthoud Engine on scene of a multi-vehicle motor vehicle accident on Hwy 56 & Hwy 287 in Berthoud pic.twitter.com/7pY49KJiEN
— COFirePrev&Control (@COStateFire) April 30, 2019
Investigators say the roads were wet in the area at the time of the crash which may have contributed to the crane's slide when the driver tried to brake.
The people inside some of the vehicles had to be extricated. One person was rushed to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating the crash.
CRASH UPDATE: Hwy 287 and Hwy 56 still has a partial closure. Please use caution in area as first responders and tows are on scene. @LarimerSheriff @ColoradoDOT
— CSP Larimer (@CSP_Larimer) April 30, 2019
Drivers could expect delays in the area during the crash investigation and cleanup and were urged to take an alternate route.