An ordinary afternoon turned into an unthinkable tragedy when a family en route to visit a hospitalized loved one was struck head-on, leaving behind a trail of carnage, heartbreak, and unanswered questions.
A Colorado family’s world was shattered beyond comprehension on Monday afternoon when another vehicle crashed head-on into theirs, killing five people — four of them from the same family, and three of them children.
The horrific collision unfolded around 4:39 p.m. on November 24, 2025, along Highway 83 near Russellville Road in Douglas County, according to the Colorado State Patrol.
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