A serious two-vehicle collision on Thanksgiving afternoon resulted in the hospitalization of six individuals, including two children, leading to the temporary closure of 120th Avenue in Adams County. According to Denver7, the crash involved a Jeep and a Ford Escape at the intersection of E. 120th Ave. and Potomac Street, as reported around 3:32 p.m. As reported by KDVR, a Jeep violated a traffic control device and collided violently with a Ford Escape. The impact resulted in both the driver and passenger of the Jeep being thrown from the vehicle and sent to the hospital, with some suffering potentially critical injuries.
The consequences were immediate and included two children among those injured, necessitating transportation to hospitals with details of their conditions remaining undisclosed. As detailed by CBS News, the aftermath of the collision resulted in the closure of 120th Avenue in both directions. This caused significant traffic disruptions as investigators and cleanup crews worked through the Thanksgiving holiday to clear the scene and understand the precise sequence of events. The road, which was heavily congested with holiday traffic, was only reopened later.
Colorado State Patrol has yet to release details about the official cause of the crash, as the investigation is still ongoing. The identities of the victims also remain withheld pending further developments, leaving the community to ponder on the sorrow woven into this celebratory time, a reminder of how quickly joy can be overshadowed by tragedy.
