Single-vehicle crash with elk on US-24 sparks concern, Park County CO
TrafficA driver collided with an elk on US-24 near Wilkerson Pass, prompting concern as debris scattered on the highway and fire crews were called to assist with cleanup.
Audio|Source: Park County Law Enforcement
03:7
Transcript:
00:00
Just down the west side of Wilkerson, far away down, two-car crash just happened.
00:06
Road's still open, unknown further.
00:08
I'll get you stuff here a little bit.
00:10
I copy, I'll give people.
00:11
Do you have a better mile marker?
00:14
No, I don't, ma'am.
00:15
We're just about a half mile down the west side.
00:20
Ten on I...
00:26
Fair pleasure, 17.
00:27
That should be about the 251, 252 and I'll be en route from Highway 9, about the 60.
00:34
Affirmative, 10.09.
00:40
Stand by District 7, 2 vehicle accident, highway 24.
00:53
District 7, Mile marker 253, Highway 24 for a two-vehicle accident.
00:58
So on scene gathering further.
01:00
District 7 fire acknowledge.
01:03
EMS acknowledge.
01:05
Ops 7, 10, 11.
01:12
Sheriff 5, go ahead.
01:17
I'm now told there's a car versus elk,
01:21
single vehicle eastbound.
01:24
Injuries?
01:30
None at this time that I can see.
01:56
No injury, but if the fire fellas could come out and help sweep the road clean of all this debris would be very helpful.
02:07
They're already on their way.
02:13
The driver is (name withheld).
02:36
Is the vehicle drivable?
02:42
It is not. He said he was going to speak with his insurance company.
02:52
I copy, and do you know where the elk is?
02:56
Well, the resilient little fella is about a quarter mile away down in the draw going on about its life apparently.
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US-24, Colorado
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