Suspected DUI Wrong-Way Crash on Colorado Boulevard Injures 2 [Commerce City, CO]

Head-On Crash on Colorado Boulevard Sends Two Drivers to Hospital

COMMERCE CITY, CO (August 3, 2026)— A suspected DUI crash on Colorado Boulevard involving a wrong-way driver sent two people to the hospital with serious injuries early Sunday morning.

According to Commerce City police, the head-on collision occurred in the 5500 block of Colorado Boulevard.

Police said both drivers suffered injuries believed to constitute serious bodily injury. Emergency responders transported both individuals to a hospital for treatment.

Investigators suspect impairment may have played a role in the collision. However, authorities have not released details explaining why they believe impairment was involved. Police also have not confirmed whether officers arrested anyone or filed charges in connection with the crash.

Authorities shut down Colorado Boulevard near the crash scene while emergency crews responded and investigators examined the roadway. Officials did not immediately provide an estimated time for reopening the affected portion of the road.

Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, including why one of the vehicles was reportedly traveling in the wrong direction.

Head-on crashes can result in particularly severe injuries because vehicles traveling in opposite directions may experience significant combined impact forces.

According to the Federal Highway Administration, head-on collisions represent the most harmful event in approximately 14% of annual traffic fatalities in the United States.

Additional information may become available as Commerce City police continue their investigation.

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