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Colorado Crash Leaves Santa ⁣Clarita Hockey Team Devastated

A tragic accident⁢ in Colorado has left a Santa⁤ Clarita girls hockey team reeling after a snow plow ‍collided with their van⁤ on ⁣Thursday, January 29, 2026. the ⁣crash resulted in one ⁢fatality and multiple injuries,casting a shadow over the⁢ team’s trip‍ to a weekend tournament.

Details ⁣of⁢ the Incident

The collision occurred at approximately 8:54 a.m.⁣ on Interstate 70,‍ as the team was traveling ⁢to denver for a⁤ Western Girls Hockey⁢ League competition. According to the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office, the snow⁤ plow, operated by a Colorado Department⁢ of⁢ Transportation employee, crossed the median and struck⁣ the sprinter van carrying the 12 and under Lady flyers team [1]. The ⁤van was ⁣afterward forced down an embankment.

Casualties and⁢ Injuries

The driver of the sprinter ‍van was pronounced⁣ dead at the scene. Authorities have confirmed that ⁢the deceased was the father of one of the young ‍players [1].One player⁣ is currently ⁢in critical condition and was airlifted to a trauma center. ⁢ Four other children and three adults sustained ⁢injuries and have been hospitalized. The Colorado State Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash.

Community Response

The Santa Clarita Flyers Hockey Club is⁤ grappling with the devastating ⁤news. Prescott Littlefield, the club’s president, expressed the community’s grief in a facebook post, ⁢stating, “Words cannot express the heartbreak we are experiencing. ⁢Please hold thes ⁤families in your prayers.” ⁤ [1]

County Supervisor Kathryn Barger also released a statement, expressing her sorrow and offering support to ⁢the⁤ affected families and the wider community. “The loss of life and the serious injuries suffered by these young athletes and those traveling with them is devastating,” Barger said. “My thoughts are with the families, teammates, and loved ones who are enduring unimaginable grief.” ⁣ [1]

Ongoing⁣ Investigation

The Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office ‍is