Fort Collins Accident Today — Two people were injured following a large multi-vehicle crash involving three passenger vehicles on South College Avenue at West Drake Road in Fort Collins. The collision involved a mid-size SUV and two sedans, with the vehicles sustaining significant front-end and side-impact damage.
According to initial dispatch information, the crash left debris scattered across multiple lanes of South College Avenue. Police officers shut down the northbound lanes to allow emergency crews to safely respond to the scene, assist those involved and begin clearing damaged vehicles and debris from the roadway.
The Poudre Fire Authority responded with multiple engines and rescue trucks. Firefighters worked to free one occupant who was temporarily trapped inside a damaged sedan. Police established a perimeter around the crash scene and restricted traffic from nearby streets to protect emergency personnel and prevent additional collisions.
Emergency medical crews evaluated several people at the scene. Two individuals were transported by ambulance to UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Both patients were reported to have serious but non-life-threatening injuries and were listed in stable condition. Three additional people were evaluated at the scene and released without being transported.
The crash caused substantial traffic disruption along South College Avenue during the afternoon commute. Northbound traffic backed up for several blocks, while vehicles were diverted onto surrounding streets. Motorists were advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes, including Lemay Avenue, Shields Street and Taft Hill Road.
Fort Collins Police Services’ Traffic Unit began investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. Preliminary information indicates that a southbound SUV may have attempted to turn left onto West Drake Road before colliding with an oncoming northbound sedan, which subsequently struck a third vehicle waiting at the intersection. The exact sequence of events remains under investigation.
Investigators were examining physical evidence at the scene, including tire marks, vehicle positions and debris. Authorities were also seeking information from potential witnesses or anyone who may have captured dashcam footage of the crash. No definitive cause or fault had been established from the information provided.
The northbound lanes of South College Avenue remained closed for approximately three hours while damaged vehicles were removed and roadway debris was cleared. The latest available information indicates that two people were hospitalized with stable, non-life-threatening injuries, while the investigation into the crash continues.
