Distracted driving blamed for U.S. Highway 550 crash that sent three to hospital, CSP says Southbound Jeep drifted out of lane, collided with U-Haul March 6, 2025
Traffic opens after U.S. Highway 550 crash south of Purgatory Resort Emergency workers responded to initial reports of two people trapped March 5, 2025
Colorado Court of Appeals upholds verdict in crash that killed Cortez man Gabrielle Doctor was convicted of killing Travis Beeson in 2023 March 1, 2025
Arizona man faces trial in Cortez after hitting cars, Sligo Wall in May Driver’s path through two parking lots involved four other cars February 20, 2025
Reading this story while driving? Fines are imminent for Colorado drivers Law takes effect Jan. 1 banning drivers from holding mobile devices December 26, 2024
Sligo Wall near Shiloh’s Steakhouse nears completion after suspected DUI crash in May Construction on the wall started in October December 11, 2024
Two crashes close U.S. 160 in Southwest Colorado One person dies in Durango crash, Cortez crash delays traffic for three hours October 24, 2024
Durango man killed in car vs. truck head-on crash identified 18-wheeler and Toyota sedan collided near Durango West II subdivision October 23, 2024
One dead in three-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 160 near Hesperus Road was closed for more than seven hours during investigation October 7, 2024
U.S. Highway 550 reopens after semitruck crashes south of Silverton Driver was taken by ambulance to Mercy Hospital October 1, 2024
Pedestrian hit, killed by car while crossing north Main Avenue is identified Man apparently stepped into traffic near 21st Street September 30, 2024
9-year-old boy riding motor bike dies in collision with vehicle south of Durango Caleb Stewart was on a Razor motorcycle when he impacted the side of a Ford F-250 September 26, 2024
Bicycle and car collide in Cortez near Durango Organics Car allegedly did not stop at traffic light July 30, 2024
34-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash near top of Coal Bank Pass Driver was passing on double-yellow and lost control, according to Colorado State Patrol July 29, 2024
Benefit dinner for Hurst children to be held in August Event will raise money for children whose parents died in vehicle crash July 19, 2024
Mancos couple and infant killed in collision near Moab Family was traveling home from a softball competition July 15, 2024
Scott Chilleen sentenced to 30 years in prison for 2021 vehicular homicide One was killed and another was severely injured in crash July 11, 2024
Update: U.S. Highway 550 north of Purgatory to remain open during semi recovery Truck was hauling pipe when it went over edge May 31, 2024
Colorado State Patrol warns of dangers involving drowsy driving CSP believes that’s what caused a vehicle to veer off U.S. Highway 550 and crash into a tree on Saturday May 25, 2024
Hit-and-run case involving Durango motorcyclist delayed another month Brittany Dee appeared Friday in court with a new attorney April 19, 2024
Tanker truck crash closes U.S. Highway 160 east of Durango for eight hours Vehicle was hauling 7,900 gallons of liquefied natural gas, some of which spilled east of Elmore’s Corner April 15, 2024
One killed in single-car crash west of Durango Colorado State Patrol suspects excessive speed played a role in accident March 25, 2024
Judge rejects plea deal in Durango hit-and-run case Agreement sought to give driver up to 90 days in jail after leaving scene of crash March 20, 2024
Authorities identify drivers involved in Tuesday’s fatal crash south of Durango Accident closed U.S. Highway 550 for several hours near Sunnyside Elementary February 22, 2024