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3 Hospitalized After Serious Crash On Bear Creek Road

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - Three people were taken to a trauma center after at least two vehicles crashed on Bear Creek Road. Colorado State Patrol officers responded to the crash between Idledale and Kittredge at around 2:30 p.m.

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(credit: Colorado State Patrol)

A pictures shared by CSP shows a motorcycle on its side and heavy damage to the front of a truck.

CSP officials tell CBS4 a motorcycle traveling west reportedly crossed the centerline and collided with the truck. Both the driver and passenger of the motorcycle suffered serious injuries.

A passenger in the truck suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital as a precaution. CSP says a Denver Fire paramedic and others stopped to help immediately after the crash.

Investigators say speed is not a factor.

The road was closed for about an hour and has since reopened.

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