The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash yesterday that resulted in a fatality on Highway 69 about 12 miles north of Westcliffe.
A vehicle traveled off the side of the road, overcorrecting, then overturning down an embankment. Both the driver and a passenger were ejected.
The 25-year-old male passenger died as a result of the crash. The 25-year-old driver sustained serious injuries.
The crash resulted in Highway 69 was closed for three hours.
