Fatal car crash partly closes Highway 50 in Pueblo West

PUEBLO WEST, Colo. (KRDO) -- Part of Highway 50 shutdown between S. McCulloch Blvd. W. and Swallows Rd. in Pueblo West following a serious crash that resulted in at least one person's death.

The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office says it was a two-car crash, one vehicle completely flipped over and the other crashed into a barrier. Colorado State Patrol confirmed one person died in the crash.

Two other people were transported to Parkview Medical Center where they are being treated for their injuries. Both of them are expected to survive.

According to CDOT, all lanes of Highway 50 between Swallows Rd. and S. McCulloch Blvd. W. closed Wednesday just after 3:30 p.m.

By 4:14 p.m., deputies said only eastbound lanes were closed and all westbound lanes were open.

Drivers are asked to find an alternate route.