Semi-truck driver kills a herd of pronghorn along Colorado highway and leaves scene, CPW reports

ELBERT COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, a semi-truck driver hit and killed a herd of 14 pronghorn on Tuesday.

The wildlife agency shared a message on social media reminding people this is another reason to “SLOW DOWN” in bad weather.

“Officer Ethan Pruitt responded today to the scene of a hit-and-run on U.S. 24 Highway west of Limon. A semi-truck hit and killed a herd of 14 pronghorn in fog & ice. Scattered in the ditch were bucks, does & yearlings,” the post adds.

Limon is in Lincoln County northeast of El Paso County with Highway 24 running through part of Elbert County also.

Another reason to SLOW DOWN in bad weather. @COParksWildlife Officer Ethan Pruitt responded today to the scene of a hit-and-run on U.S. 24 Highway west of Limon. A semi-truck hit and killed a herd of 14 pronghorn in fog & ice. Scattered in the ditch were bucks, does & yearlings. pic.twitter.com/Nu9IJJkRwx
— CPW SE Region (@CPW_SE) March 7, 2023