UPDATE: EPSO investigating one death on Hwy 24

Watch the full press conference in the video player above.

UPDATE: TUESDAY 8/26/2025 4:08 p.m.

(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — According to EPSO, Highway 24 has reopened to traffic.

UPDATE: TUESDAY 8/26/2025 2:10 p.m.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) held a press conference to inform the public about the fatal crash on Highway 24 on Tuesday, Aug. 26.

According to EPSO, they received a call at 8:10 a.m. about a crash involving three vehicles near the intersection of Hwy 24 and Blue Gill, near Judge Orr Road, in unincorporated El Paso County.

One of the people on the scene told EPSO that a passenger of a white pickup truck towing a black trailer was seriously injured but died despite help being attempted. The driver of the white truck left the scene, leaving their dead passenger.

EPSO deputies and Colorado State Patrol (CSP) Troopers determined the wounds were inconsistent with injuries typically seen in crashes, spurring a criminal investigation.

The EPSO is investigating the death, and CSP is handling the crash investigation.

Hwy 24 will remain closed from Judge Orr Rd to Woodmen Road for the next several hours for further investigation and cleanup.

EPSO requests anyone with information or video of the incident to call the non-emergency line: (719) 390-5555. “Detectives are also requesting related dash camera or Ring doorbell footage. Community members willing to share this information should contact the non-emergency line as well.”

ORIGINAL HEADLINE: Highway 24 between Woodmen and Judge Orr roads closed

TUESDAY 8/26/2025 10:04 a.m.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) reported on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at around 9:30 a.m., that Highway 24 is closed in both directions between Woodmen Road to Judge Orr Road due to a crash investigation.

According to EPSO, Hwy 24 will be closed for the foreseeable future. There is no estimated time frame for the highway to reopen. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternate routes.

According to the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), the crash involved three vehicles, and one person sustained minor injuries. CSP was not able to provide additional information on others involved.

EPSO will host a media briefing scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, and FOX21 News will live stream the press conference in the video player above once it begins.

This is a breaking news incident, and FOX21 News has a crew at the scene. This article will be updated when new information is available.