Weld County Deputy transported to local hospital

WELD COUNTY, Colo. --  At about 4:13 a.m. today, the Colorado State Patrol responded to a crash involving a semi hauling a trailer and a parked Weld County Sheriff’s Office Patrol vehicle. 

A Weld County Deputy was parked on the right shoulder behind an unoccupied Nissan Rogue, waiting for a tow after a DUI arrest. A semi struck the deputy’s patrol vehicle. 

The Weld County Deputy was transported to a local area hospital. The extent of the deputy’s injuries is currently unknown. The truck driver did not report any injuries. 

The Colorado State Patrol Hazmat Unit responded for a fuel leak due to the crash.

The truck went off the road into a ditch between Interstate 25 and Frontage Road. Only one southbound lane of Interstate 25 is open near milepost 236. Drivers should expect significant delays through the morning commute and are urged to use alternate routes. 

Updates will be provided as new information becomes available. Travelers can also check COtrip.org for updates on delays and lane closures.

Cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Colorado State Patrol.