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Deadly crash investigated between semi and Colorado Department of Transportation snowplow

By Jennifer McRae

February 12, 2025 / 10:18 AM MST / CBS Colorado

The Colorado State Patrol investigated a deadly crash between a semi and a Colorado Department of Transportation snowplow. State troopers said the crash happened in the area of Interstate 25 northbound near mile marker 57 at 4:53 a.m. Wednesday.

The driver of the semi was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. The snowplow driver was rushed to the hospital.

Colorado State Patrol troopers investigated a crash involving a semi and a Colorado Department of Transportation snowplow in the area of Interstate 25 northbound near milepost 57 early Wednesday morning. Colorado State Patrol

According to CSP, the initial investigation shows the semi struck the plow from the rear.

CSP is asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information about the crash to contact Colorado State Patrol Dispatch at 719-544-2424.

Jennifer McRae

Jennifer McRae is a digital media producer for CBS Colorado with more than 25 years of experience in news. Jennifer is part of the digital team recognized for excellence for Best Website several times by the Colorado Broadcasters Association.