Eliska Potter Injured in Crippling Single-Vehicle Crash on State Route 17 near Bridgeport [Douglas County, CO]

Injuries Reported in Douglas County Auto Accident on State Route 17 near Bridgeport

DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO (June 23, 2026) – Friday afternoon, Eliska Potter sustained injuries in a crippling single-vehicle crash on State Route 17 near Bridgeport.

The crash involving a single vehicle happened at about 5:30 p.m. on State Route 17 about eight miles east of Bridgeport.

According to the Washington State Patrol, a station wagon driven by 19-year-old Azalia L. Jones of Ellensburg veered off the roadway, overcorrected, and struck an embankment.

Jones sustained unspecified injuries and was transported by ambulance to Three Rivers Hospital. Her passenger, 19-year-old Eliska H. Potter of Wauconda, suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Confluence Health Hospital.

Troopers said it is not yet known what caused Jones to lose control of the vehicle, and investigators have not determined whether intoxicants played a role in the crash.

The collision slowed traffic on the highway for several hours as authorities investigated.

What’s Next after the Crippling Single-Vehicle Crash on State Route 17 near Bridgeport

It is important to drive defensively/abide by all driving laws. By doing so, you can ensure your safety and the safety of surrounding vehicles, motorists, and pedestrians.

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