Car bursts into flames following crash in Denver, 1 person killed 3 others in the hospital
DENVER, Colo. (KKTV) - Colorado State Patrol is investigating a crash that sent four people to the hospital Friday.
Troopers say the crash happened near Highway 6 and Colfax Avenue just west of Red Rocks Community College.
Troopers say the suspect vehicle was going between 90 to 100 miles per hour in a 45 M.P.H. zone when they ran through the intersection of Highway 6 and Colfax. The suspect vehicle reportedly hit another car that had the right of way.
CSP says the victims’ vehicle burst into flames and the two people inside were taken to the hospital with burn injuries. Two other people in the suspect vehicle reportedly went to the hospital. Troopers say the passenger in the suspect vehicle has died from their injuries.
Four people were sent to the hospital with serious injuries, but it was not clear if they were life-threatening.
Crews are in the area investigating the crash and expect the area to be closed for about two hours.
Troopers expect alcohol is a factor in this crash.
We will update this article as more information becomes available.
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