In a tragic incident on Monday afternoon, five lives were lost, including three children, when a stolen vehicle reportedly collided with traffic on Highway 83 in Douglas County, Colorado.

The collision involved a Toyota hatchback and a Ford sedan, occurring shortly before 4:40 p.m. near milepost 40.5, as detailed by the Colorado State Patrol (CSP).

The Toyota, driven by a 31-year-old man from Denver, was heading south when it veered off the right shoulder, causing the driver to lose control.

The reasons behind the Toyota’s loss of control remain unclear, according to CSP officials.

A devastating head-on crash on a Colorado highway has resulted in five fatalities. (Colorado State Patrol)

The Toyota over-corrected and rolled into the northbound lane, fatally ejecting the driver and crashing head-on into the Ford, which was carrying a 35-year-old Colorado Springs man and five children.

Authorities said the children were identified as a 13-year-old girl, 8-year-old boy, 12-year-old girl, 12-year-old boy, and 14-year-old boy, all from Colorado Springs.

The car allegedly at fault for the crash was reported stolen about an hour before the tragedy. (Colorado State Patrol)

The 35-year-old man, 8-year-old boy and two 12-year-olds were pronounced dead at the scene.

Officials said the 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy, who were sitting in the back of the car, were airlifted to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Wreckage was seen scattered on the road as crews worked to clear the highway. (Colorado State Patrol)

The Toyota was reported stolen through the Aurora Police Department about an hour before the crash, according to state patrol.

The case is being investigated by the CSP Vehicular Crimes Unit.