Montrose Man Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash on U.S. Highway 50 [Gunnison County, CO]

Three-Vehicle Crash on U.S. Highway 50 Leaves One Dead and One Injured

GUNNISON COUNTY, CO (September 28, 2026)— A 37-year-old Montrose man died Sunday evening in a three-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 50 near Gunnison, according to the Colorado State Patrol.

Troopers responded to the collision at approximately 5:26 p.m. Sept. 27 near mile marker 126.5, west of Gunnison.

According to the preliminary investigation, a 2008 Ford Escape traveled westbound on Highway 50 ahead of a BMW motorcycle before crossing into the eastbound lane.

The Escape sideswiped an eastbound 2026 Ford F-350 that was towing a trailer.

The impact caused the Escape to spin and come to rest in the westbound lanes. The collision also forced the Ford F-350 and its trailer off the right side of the highway.

The motorcycle then struck debris from the initial collision. The impact caused the motorcycle rider to leave the roadway and come to rest along the right side of the westbound lane.

The Ford Escape driver, a 37-year-old Montrose man, died at the scene.

Authorities have not released his identity because the Gunnison County Coroner’s Office is still working to notify his next of kin.

The 58-year-old driver of the Ford F-350 and his 53-year-old female passenger escaped the crash without reported injuries.

The 44-year-old motorcycle rider suffered minor injuries and went to a local hospital for treatment.

Authorities closed Highway 50 for approximately five hours while emergency crews investigated the collision and cleared the roadway.

Officials reopened the highway shortly after 10:29 p.m.

The Colorado State Patrol Vehicular Crimes Unit is investigating the crash. Authorities have not determined the cause of the collision.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of the deceased. May the bereaved find solace and strength in this extremely trying time.

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