Pueblo County, CO (September 18, 2024) – A tragic incident occurred early Monday morning, September 16, when a 9-year-old boy was struck by a semi-truck while trying to cross Highway 50. Colorado State Patrol reported the accident at 5:27 a.m. near Baxter Road.
The child had been walking on the shoulder before he attempted to cross the roadway. The semi-truck was traveling in the right lane when the boy ran into the road. Sadly, he died at the scene.
Investigators are still looking into the circumstances that led to the accident. They noted the boy came from a nearby mobile home park. The truck driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities, with no charges filed.