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One person killed and two injured in crash on U.S. 160 at La Veta Pass near Alamosa, Colorado

Modified Date: 
Sun, 01/24/2016 - 3:32pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, January 24, 2016

1 Killed, 2 Seriously Injured In Crash On La VetaPass

ALAMOSA, Colo. (CBS4) – The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on La Veta Pass that happened Sunday afternoon. According to the State Patrol, one person was killed and two others sustained serious injuries. U.S. 160 had to be closed to land choppers to airlift the two survivors. It has since reopened. No other details have been released.
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Type: Car Accident
Roadway: 
U.S. 160
City: 
Alamosa, CO
County: 
Alamosa County, CO
Area: 
Denver, CO

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