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Kiowa County, Colo. —
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash resulting in one fatality that occurred in Kiowa County at the intersection of County Roads 34 and W.
A 1999 Ford Expedition, driven by 51-year-old Terry Ellison of Eads,was northbound on County Road 34. A 2000 Ford F-350, driven by 25-year-old Montana Barber of Holly, was eastbound on County Road W.
The F-350 entered an uncontrolled intersection and was struck broadside by the Expedition, which failed to yield right of way to the F-350. After impact, the Expedition spun off the right side of theroad and came to rest. The F-350 traveled off the roadway, rolled onto its left side, and collided with a fence beforecoming to rest. Ellison, who was not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash, was ejected as her vehicle spun off the road; she was pronounced dead at the scene. Barber, who was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash, sustained minor injuries and was transported to Eads Medical Center.
The use of drugs or alcohol does not appear to be a contributing factor in the crash. Failing to yield right of way at an uncontrolled intersection is being investigated as a contributing factor.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash resulting in one fatality that occurred in Kiowa County at the intersection of County Roads 34 and W.
A 1999 Ford Expedition, driven by 51-year-old Terry Ellison of Eads,was northbound on County Road 34. A 2000 Ford F-350, driven by 25-year-old Montana Barber of Holly, was eastbound on County Road W.
The F-350 entered an uncontrolled intersection and was struck broadside by the Expedition, which failed to yield right of way to the F-350. After impact, the Expedition spun off the right side of theroad and came to rest. The F-350 traveled off the roadway, rolled onto its left side, and collided with a fence beforecoming to rest. Ellison, who was not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash, was ejected as her vehicle spun off the road; she was pronounced dead at the scene. Barber, who was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash, sustained minor injuries and was transported to Eads Medical Center.
The use of drugs or alcohol does not appear to be a contributing factor in the crash. Failing to yield right of way at an uncontrolled intersection is being investigated as a contributing factor.
