Torivio Tovar, 17, dead after striking semi-truck on Highway 40 near Craig, CO

Modified Date: 
Sat, 12/20/2014 - 3:47pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, December 20, 2014

Teen Killed In Collision With Semi Near Craig

The side fuel tank on the semi ruptured and began spilling diesel fuel on the road and shoulder.
Tovar was traveling westbound on Highway 40 when he veered into the eastbound lane and struck a semi-truck driven by Jeffrey Higgs, 47. The collision caused Tovar's pickup truck to drift back over the westbound lane and into the shoulder, while the semi-truck veered off the opposite side of the highway. Tovar was pronounced dead at the scene, while Higgs was hospitalized with minor injuries.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Torivio Tovar
Jeffrey Higgs
Roadway: 
Highway 40
City: 
Craig, CO
Area: 
Denver, CO

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