Photos: Driver runs from head-on crash into Cherry Creek Reservoir

Heather Willard
·1 min read

DENVER (KDVR) — The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a head-on car crash on Dam Road at Cherry Creek State Park.

The crash was reported at about 9:37 p.m. on Wednesday and appeared to involve a white sedan and a black SUV.

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According to South Metro Fire Rescue, the driver of one of the vehicles ran from the crash and into the Cherry Creek Reservoir. The driver was rescued with minor injuries.

  • Firefighters stand next to Cherry Creek reservoir during a rescue attempt for a driver who fled their crash.
    Firefighters stand next to Cherry Creek reservoir during a rescue attempt for a driver who fled their crash.
  • A head-on crash on Dam Road in Cherry Creek State Park.
    A head-on crash on Dam Road in Cherry Creek State Park.
  • A head-on crash on Dam Road in Cherry Creek State Park.
    A head-on crash on Dam Road in Cherry Creek State Park.
  • Firefighters stand next to Cherry Creek reservoir during a rescue attempt for a driver who fled their crash.
    Firefighters stand next to Cherry Creek reservoir during a rescue attempt for a driver who fled their crash.

One person was also taken to a hospital with minor injuries. CSP and the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the crash’s circumstances but have not reported any arrests.

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