At least one person was killed and several others were injured after a pickup truck plowed into a sidewalk during an annual bicycle festival in Colorado Saturday morning.
The Chevrolet pickup truck drove onto a busy sidewalk and struck multiple pedestrians at 11:45 a.m., and careened until it smashed into a tree in Old Town Fort Collins, Co., according to the Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS).
Police do not believe the pedestrians were intentionally targeted in the horrific crash.
Six people — including the driver — were transported to the hospital with various injuries, but their conditions weren’t immediately made available.
One person, who has not yet been identified, was later pronounced dead, FCPS said.
“This was a tragic day for many in our community,” Fort Collins Police Chief, Jeff Swoboda said in a press release.
“We recognize the impact that this incident will have on those involved, the witnesses, and the responders,” Swoboda said, adding that “victim advocates are supporting those involved in what happened today.”
“I’m appreciative of the quick response of our officers, the assistance of our emergency partners, and the community members who helped during this incident,” the chief said.
The fatal crash took place less than a mile away from the Tour de Fat bicycle parade, which draws in large crowds annually to the area, according to 9News.
Police said there were numerous bystanders and patrol officers in the area at the time of the collision because of the event.
The FCPS Collision Reconstruction and Scene Handling Team are investigating the circumstances leading up to the fatal collision — including if impairment was a factor.
An initial investigation determined that the truck driver reversed from a parking spot on Mountain Avenue and struck another vehicle.
The truck then drove forward onto the sidewalk, striking multiple pedestrians before colliding with a tree and coming to a stop.
Authorities closed the site of the crash for around six hours while investigators worked the scene.
The Post reached out to FCPS but did not immediately hear back.
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