Overview
- A Chevrolet pickup mounted the sidewalk on West Mountain Avenue in Old Town Fort Collins and hit multiple pedestrians before striking a tree, according to Fort Collins Police Services.
- One person was killed and five others were injured, and six people including the driver were taken to area hospitals, officials have confirmed.
- Investigators say their initial reconstruction found the truck reversed from a parking spot, hit another vehicle, then drove forward onto the crowded sidewalk during the Tour de Fat event on Saturday.
- Police say there is no current evidence the driver intentionally targeted pedestrians and the Collision Reconstruction and Scene Handling Team is examining causes including possible impairment.
- The crash closed the scene for hours, a small memorial has formed near a local business, and officers are asking witnesses to contact investigators as the community continues to process the tragedy.