Colorado Hockey Team Crash: One Dead,Multiple Injured in I-70 Collision
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A tragic collision on Interstate 70 in Colorado on Thursday left one adult dead and multiple members of a Santa Clarita girls hockey team injured,including one player in critical condition. Teh incident, involving a Colorado Department of Transportation snow plow and a team sprinter van, has sent shockwaves through the santa Clarita community and prompted an outpouring of support.
The crash occurred at approximately 8:54 a.m. as the snow plow, traveling westbound, crossed the median and collided with eastbound traffic. According to the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office, the impact sent the sprinter van carrying the Santa Clarita Lady Flyers hockey team down an embankment.
Devastating Loss and Critical Injuries
The driver of the sprinter van was pronounced dead at the scene. authorities have since confirmed, through reporting by The Santa Clarita Valley Signal, that the deceased was the father of one of the young players.One child sustained critical injuries and was airlifted to a trauma center for immediate medical attention. In addition to the fatality and critical injury, Colorado State Patrol officials reported that four children and three adults were also hospitalized with varying degrees of injuries.
Team travel to Denver Interrupted
The 12 and Under Lady Flyers were en route to Denver to compete in a Western Girls Hockey League weekend tournament when the accident occurred.Prescott Littlefield, president of the Santa Clarita Flyers Hockey Club, expressed the team’s profound grief in a Facebook post, stating, “Words cannot express the heartbreak we are experiencing. Please hold these families in your prayers.”
Community and Official Response
The tragedy has prompted an immediate response from local officials. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger released a statement acknowledging the devastating loss and expressing sympathy for those affected. “The loss of life and the serious injuries suffered by these young athletes and those traveling with them is devastating,” she said. “My thoughts are with the families,teammates,and loved ones who are enduring unimaginable grief.”
The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. Authorities are working to determine the factors that led to the snow plow crossing the median in snowy weather conditions. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by travelers during winter conditions and the importance of safe driving practices.
