SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. — One person was killed in a crash on Highway 119 in Gilpin County Wednesday evening, the sheriff's office said.
Deputies said an SUV was traveling northbound toward Black Hawk when the driver lost control on ice. The SUV crossed the center line and collided with a casino shuttle bus that was headed southbound, deputies said.
Deputies said one person in the SUV, a 41-year-old woman, was killed. The other person was taken to the hospital with unspecified injuries. Deputies said a few people on the tour bus were treated on the scene for minor injuries.
A portion of Highway 119 was closed while crews investigated the crash. It reopened around 8:30 p.m.
The latest winter cold front has brought snow and below-freezing temperatures to Colorado, leading to slick, icy and snow-packed roads across the state.
The westbound lanes of I-70 were closed between Loveland Pass and Herman Gulch due to a crash Wednesday morning, according to the CDOT. That section of highway reopened around 8:30 a.m.
The westbound lanes of I-70 were also closed at the Eisenhower Tunnel due to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
Westbound Interstate 70 between Copper Mountain and Avon was closed due to safety concerns Wednesday evening. It reopened around 7:15 p.m.
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CDOT provides these tips for safe winter driving in Colorado:
- Expect the unexpected
- Slow down
- Don't tailgate
- Be aware of emergency crews
- Heed signs
- Obey flagger
- Stay alert and minimize distractions
- Keep with the traffic flow
- Plan your drive
- Be patient and stay calm
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Colorado chain and traction laws
The CDOT urged travelers to be aware of chain and traction law codes before heading out on the roadway:
- Code 18/Commercial Chain Law: Commercial vehicles and trucks must have chains. Vehicles without chains can often lose traction, causing traffic delays and sometimes road closures. For the safety of the traveling public, it's critical to use chains to comply with Colorado's chain law.
- Code 15/Passenger Traction Law: All passenger vehicles must have appropriate all-weather tires with 3/16-inch depth. Vehicles must have one of the following: winter tires, tires with mud/snow (M+S) designation, chains or alternative traction devices such as an autosock. 4WD and AWD vehicles must have winter tires or all-weather tires.
- Code 16/Passenger Chain Law: All passenger vehicles need chains, except for 4WD and AWD vehicles with all-weather tires with 3/16-inch tread depth.
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