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.
Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.
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