1 dead in head-on crash on US 285 in Conifer, CSP seeking witnesses
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DENVER (KDVR) -- One person was killed in a head-on crash in Conifer that happened Friday night, and now investigators are looking for witnesses.
According to a press release from Colorado State Patrol, the crash happened just after 6 p.m. on U.S. Highway 285 by milepost 234 near Conifer.
CSP said troopers found that a Dodge pickup truck was going south and had crossed into the northbound lanes, crashing head-on with an Xcel Energy truck.
The driver of the Dodge, a 63-year-old woman from Shawnee, died on the scene. Her identity has not yet been released and will be released by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office.
CSP said there were two juveniles in the pickup truck who were treated for minor injuries. The driver of the Xcel Energy truck was also treated for minor injuries.
Investigators are now asking the public for help. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call CSP dispatch at 303-239-4522 referencing case number 1A243302.