2 Dead, 1 Injured in Fatal Red Mountain Pass Crash on Highway 550

Description: The Colorado State Patrol Released the Following Crash Report and Photos on August 5, 2025...

Fatal Crash On Red Mountain Pass

A single vehicle with three occupants rolls 320 feet into a river

(COLORADO) – Earlier this morning, August 5, 2025, at approximately 8:06 a.m., Colorado State Patrol troopers responded to a fatal crash on Highway 550 near milepost 88, located south of Ouray, Colorado, on Red Mountain Pass. This crash involved a single vehicle, a silver Honda Civic that traveled off the shoulder of the roadway, rolling approximately 320 feet down the side of the mountain, and coming to rest upside-down in the river.

Two adults were determined to be deceased on the scene, with one female juvenile passenger trapped inside the vehicle. Local emergency responders were able to rescue the juvenile at 11:27 a.m., and she was taken to a local hospital.

At this time, the southbound lane of Highway 550 is closed. Traffic will be alternated through the northbound lane. The southbound lane will be closed for an extended period of time for the investigation. There is no time frame for the road to reopen.

The Colorado State Patrol is currently investigating this crash. If you witnessed this crash and have not spoken to investigators, please contact Colorado State Patrol Dispatch at 970-249-4392. Be prepared to provide your name and contact information so that investigators can reach you.

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