An 18-year-old Cotopaxi teen died Tuesday in an accident involving two vehicles on Highway 50 near Howard.
According to the Colorado State Patrol, the accident involved a Chevy Silverado and Ford F150. Fremont County Coroner Randy Keller identified the driver of the Chevy as Shane Semer of Howard, who was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the Ford was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
According to CSP, the Chevy was traveling eastbound on Highway 50 when it failed to negotiate a curve and went off the side of the road which led to an overcorrection and a head on collision with the Ford.
Semer was a 2023 graduate of Cotopaxi High School, and to assist the community in its grief, free grief and loss support services are being offered today at Cotopaxi School.
