PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — All of I-25 was back open south of Pueblo on Wednesday following a major crash Tuesday morning involving dozens of vehicles that left multiple people dead.
The latest update from Colorado State Patrol states that at least 30 vehicles were involved in this crash, and five people are confirmed dead as of Wednesday.
On Wednesday afternoon, the Pueblo County Coroner confirmed that the fifth victim has been identified as Thomas Thayer, 66, who passed away at Penrose Hospital.
According to Colorado State Patrol, 28 others were being treated on Tuesday.
The names of four people who died, their ages, and where they are from are listed below:
- David L. Kirscht from Walsenburg, 90 years old
- Scott L. Kirscht from Walsenburg, 64 years old
- Mary Sue Thayer from Rye, 72 years old
- Karen Ann Marsh from Pueblo, 66 years old
The Colorado State Patrol provided updates on the crash on Tuesday afternoon. You can watch the press conference below:
UCHealth confirmed with News5 that it has activated its incident command center, and they have treated at least 12 patients. St. Mary Corwin says it activated its mass casualty alert, and they have treated at least seven patients.
The crash was located around three miles south of the city limits at mile marker 93.
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