Deadly Collision on Highway 83 Leads to Five Fatalities and Severe Injuries to Two Kids

 A serene Monday afternoon became devastating when a tragic collision involving two vehicles on Highway 83 resulted in the deaths of five individuals and left two others in critical condition. The fatal accident took place shortly before 4:40 p.m., leading to an extended closure of the highway between Lake Gulch Road and South Russellville Road as emergency responders hurried to help those affected and secure the area.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident began when a black Toyota hatchback traveling south lost its control, drifted off the right side of the road, and then swerved back into the lane. The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) stated that the Toyota overturned into the northbound lanes, throwing the driver out of the vehicle. A tan Ford sedan traveling in the same direction then collided with the Toyota head-on, causing severe destruction.

The Toyota's driver, a 31-year-old man from Denver, was declared dead at the scene. CSP later disclosed that the vehicle had been stolen from Aurora just over an hour prior to the accident. Investigators are currently trying to determine what led to the driver's loss of control and if other factors may have played a part.

The impact within the Ford sedan was equally devastating. Four individuals were pronounced dead at the accident site, including the driver, 35-year-old Alvin Corado, and three children—8-year-old Toretto Corado, 12-year-old Makenlee Corado, and 12-year-old Jase Green, all residents of Colorado Springs. Two surviving minors, a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy, were airlifted to local hospitals with life-threatening injuries. Their current conditions remain critical as healthcare professionals strive to provide necessary treatment.

The Vehicular Crimes Unit of CSP is at the forefront of the investigation and is encouraging any witnesses who have not yet stepped forward to reach out to Colorado State Patrol Dispatch and mention Case Number VC250439. Eyewitness testimonies could be crucial in reconstructing the events and assessing whether factors such as road conditions, speed, or evasive maneuvers were involved.