A University of Colorado student-athlete was killed in a crash Saturday morning west of Boulder.
Julia Sarcona, 21, was driving a 2017 Subaru northbound on Highway 119 when the vehicle traveled off the roadway and hit a tree, according to the Colorado State Patrol.
Sarcona died from injuries sustained in the crash. CSP says she was not wearing seatbelt at the time. Alcohol or drugs are not believed to be factors.
"On behalf of all of us in the CU Athletic Department we are heartbroken at the loss of Julia," CU Athletic Director Rick George said in a statement. "Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the Sarcona family, Julia's friends and teammates. This is a very difficult loss for the Buff family and we are extremely saddened. Please keep Julia's family in your thoughts and prayers."
Sarcona was a senior attacker on CU’s lacrosse team. She was on track to graduate this spring with a degree in public relations, according to CU Boulder.
