Two-Semi Crash on Highway 160 South of Cortez Injures Two, Forces Temporary Road Closure

Description: Colorado State Patrol investigated a two-semi crash on Highway 160 near County Road C in Montezuma County that injured two drivers and temporarily closed the highway...

Two-Semi Crash Closed Highway 160

The road has since been reopened

(Montezuma County) – On October 19, 2026, at about 5:14 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to Highway 160 at Montezuma County Road C, south of Cortez, for a report of a crash involving two semis.

The initial investigation shows a Mack semi, driven by a 34-year-old male from New Mexico, was hauling double trailers and traveling westbound on Highway 160. A Kenworth semi, driven by a 60-year-old male from Missouri, was hauling a trailer and was traveling westbound at the same location. The Mack began to slow for an oversized load, pulling off of the road. During this time, the Kenworth's front struck the rear of the back trailer of the Mack, causing it to become attached. The Mack pulled off to the shoulder with the Kenworth attached.

The driver of the Mack was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries. The driver of the Kenworth was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries.

Highway 160 was closed, and has since been reopened.

The Colorado State Patrol is leading the investigation into this crash.

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