2 People Hurt in Traffic Collision on Highway 50 [Cañon City, CO]

Cañon City, CO (June 19, 2025) — A head-on collision on Highway 50 west of Cañon City left two people with serious injuries and led to the arrest of an 18-year-old driver on Monday afternoon.

According to the Colorado State Patrol, the crash happened around 1:20 p.m. near milepost 262. Investigators believe the driver of a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 was traveling eastbound and passing multiple vehicles in a designated passing zone. Authorities said the driver continued passing as the roadway entered a no-passing zone, resulting in a head-on collision with a westbound 2024 Jeep Wrangler.

The 43-year-old man driving the Jeep and a 50-year-old female passenger both suffered serious injuries and were transported to a hospital. The Silverado driver sustained minor injuries and also received medical treatment.

Troopers arrested the Silverado driver and charged him with vehicular assault and reckless driving.

The Colorado State Patrol continues to investigate the crash and is seeking witnesses or dashcam footage that may show the vehicles’ movements before the collision.

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