The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a multiple vehicle crash that happened Thursday on U.S. Highway 50 three miles east of Fowler.
Three vehicles that had stopped in a construction zone were waiting for a pilot car to clear westbound traffic before proceeding east when they were struck by an eastbound 2002 Chrysler van. The van was driven by Carol Sandoval, 70, of Rocky Ford.
The Chrysler struck a 2001 Saturn two door coupe driven by Iris Jimenez, 28, of Rocky Ford. The force of the impact caused the Saturn to collide with a vehicle in front of it, a 2002 Ford Focus, driven by Quianna Whynn, 20, of Manzanola.
The Focus then struck a fourth vehicle stopped in front of it, a 2006 Jeep Liberty, driven by Luanna Tapia, 31, of Pueblo. The Jeep did not sustain damage and was driven from the scene. An occupant of the Chrysler was transported to AVRMC and treated for minor injuries. Jiminez was also transported to AVRMC and treated fro minor injuries. All occupants involved in the crash were believed to wearing seatbelts. The crash is still under investigation by Trooper Doug Bremer.
