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Brighton, CO (May 25, 2026) – A two-vehicle collision involving two pickup trucks occurred Sunday afternoon near East 120th Avenue and North Powhaton Road in Brighton. Emergency units were called to the scene around 2:49 p.m. after reports of a serious roadway crash involving multiple people.
A Chevrolet Silverado was traveling west on East 120th Ave when it moved into the eastbound lane. It struck the front left side of a Ford F-150. The Ford driver attempted to move onto the south shoulder to avoid the vehicle before the contact.
The driver of the Chevrolet, a 48-year-old Denver man, was pronounced deceased at the scene. A passenger in the same vehicle, a 28-year-old Denver man, was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The Ford driver, a 62-year-old man, was hospitalized with serious injuries. Two passengers in the pickup, a 62-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man, were also taken to a hospital with varying levels of injury.
The investigation into what led to the lane departure and subsequent crash remains ongoing as investigators review the circumstances.
Our condolences go out to the loved ones affected by this tragic loss.
What Factors Are Often Examined in Multi-Vehicle Highway Cases
After a multi-vehicle highway case, investigators typically review lane positioning, speed patterns, and driver actions leading up to the moment of contact. They may also examine roadway layout, visibility, and any markings that could influence vehicle movement between lanes.
Vehicle damage patterns and debris fields are often studied to help reconstruct movement before and after the point of contact. These details can help clarify how each vehicle reacted in the moments leading up to the separation of lanes.
Medical evaluations and hospital records can later provide additional insight into the severity of harm experienced by those involved. Weather, lighting, and traffic flow are also commonly reviewed to build a fuller picture of the circumstances surrounding the crash.
