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State Patrol Investigates Fatal Crash Near Copper Mountain

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - The Colorado State Patrol is determining what caused a deadly crash along Interstate 70 Friday afternoon.

The driver of an SUV that was pulling a trailer apparently lost control near Copper Mountain. The driver was not hurt but a female passenger died.

Three children were hospitalized.

The State Patrol believes the driver fell asleep.

No names have been released.

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