Fatal crash near Falcon under investigation

August 24, 2020 3:10 PM

Published August 24, 2020 2:58 PM

FALCON, Colo. (KRDO) -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office says a section of Falcon Highway is shut down while a fatal crash is under investigation.

Colorado State Patrol is investigating the crash between a semi-trailer and a truck. It happened between JD Johnson Road and N. Log Road, which is just east of Highway 24 in Falcon.

At least one person was killed in the crash.

CSP says the semi-trailer caught fire, and it reached a nearby field.

The sheriff's office says Falcon Highway could be closed for up to five hours for the investigation.

Information about injuries hasn't been provided at this time.

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