2 killed, 3 others hospitalized after rollover crash in Greeley

GREELEY, Colo. — Two people were killed, and three others are in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after their truck rolled over in a crash in Greeley Friday morning.

According to Greeley Police, several officers responded to multiple calls about a serious two-vehicle accident on Highway 34, near Highway 257, at about 6:45 a.m.

Highway 34 was shut down in both directions as multiple officers and ambulances responded to the scene, police said. A passenger truck had rolled over multiple times, and four of the five people inside were ejected during the accident. According to police, all five injured people were brought to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Two of those people later died. The driver of the truck, a 48-year-old male, was not ejected during the accident.

The driver of the other vehicle was not injured and stayed on scene, and police said they are cooperating with the investigation. Excessive speed, dangerous driving, and unrestrained passengers were contributing factors to the accident, police said.

Once the injured people were taken from the scene of the crash, Highway 34 eastbound was reopened. Police said Highway 34 westbound remained closed for several additional hours while the Greeley Police Department Traffic Unit investigated. 

The investigation is ongoing, and police said Weld County Coroner will release identities of the people who died once their families have been notified.

Greeley Police Department’s Traffic Unit ask that anyone with information of the accident call them at 970-350-9605.