November 21, 2024
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Following a violent two-car collision in Thornton, several persons have died. The Thornton Police Department reported a fatal two-car collision at Thornton Parkway and Washington Street on X little before 8 p.m. on Saturday. The crossroads is located east of Thornton City Hall and Interstate 25.

Thornton police said one of the vehicles reportedly caught fire after being hit, killing the four people inside. The driver of the other vehicle was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.

 

Officers said the intersection would be closed for an extended period. The road was reopened at 12:37 a.m. Sunday.

 

Police have not said what factors may have led to the crash, but the investigation is ongoing. The identity of the deceased will be released by the local coroner’s office at a later time.

 

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