Semi, SUV crash leads to driver’s death, Highway 83 closure in Douglas County
DENVER (KDVR) — A crash on Highway 83 in Douglas County resulted in the death of a woman on Friday afternoon.
According to the Colorado State Patrol, the crash was reported at about 3:51 p.m. just north of Arfsten Road on Highway 83. The road was closed at that time and reopened at about 8:20 p.m.
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The cause of the crash is still under investigation. CSP reported the crash was between a semitruck and a Toyota SUV.
The agency said the area is a two-lane road, striped for no passing. CSP’s preliminary investigation shows that the Toyota was traveling northbound and attempted to pass traffic in the oncoming lane, leading to a head-on collision.
The SUV’s sole occupant was declared dead at the scene. The semi-driver was uninjured.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado State Patrol and Franktown Fire were on the scene. The Douglas County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased driver after notifying their next of kin.
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