At least one person died and several others were hurt Saturday morning when a pickup truck veered onto a sidewalk during an annual bicycle festival in Colorado, authorities said.
The Chevrolet pickup left the roadway and drove onto a crowded sidewalk around 11:45 a.m., hitting multiple pedestrians before crashing into a tree in Old Town Fort Collins, according to Fort Collins Police Services.
Investigators do not currently believe the pedestrians were deliberately targeted in the devastating Fort Collins crash, police said.
Six people, including the driver, were taken to the hospital with a range of injuries. Officials had not immediately released details on their conditions.
One victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was later pronounced dead, Fort Collins Police Services said.
“This was a tragic day for many in our community,” Fort Collins Police Chief, Jeff Swoboda said in a press release.
“We recognize the impact that this incident will have on those involved, the witnesses, and the responders,” Swoboda said, adding that “victim advocates are supporting those involved in what happened today.”
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“I’m appreciative of the quick response of our officers, the assistance of our emergency partners, and the community members who helped during this incident,” the chief said.
The fatal crash took place less than a mile away from the Tour de Fat bicycle parade, which draws in large crowds annually to the area, according to 9News.
Police said there were numerous bystanders and patrol officers in the area at the time of the collision because of the event.
The FCPS Collision Reconstruction and Scene Handling Team are investigating the circumstances leading up to the fatal collision — including if impairment was a factor.
An initial investigation determined that the truck driver reversed from a parking spot on Mountain Avenue and struck another vehicle.
The truck then drove forward onto the sidewalk, striking multiple pedestrians before colliding with a tree and coming to a stop.
Authorities closed the site of the crash for around six hours while investigators worked the scene.
The Post reached out to FCPS but did not immediately hear back.