Mountain biker dies in crash on Rampart Range Road
A deadly crash involving a mountain biker and a vehicle was reported along Rampart Range Road over the weekend, according to Gazette news partner KOAA.
Colorado State Patrol responded to the wreck around 6 p.m. Saturday at mile 7 of Rampart Range Road.
According to State Patrol, the crash was between a man on a Santa Cruz bike and a Jeep Wrangler.
“The bicycle was southbound on Rampart Range Road, driving in the opposing lane of traffic,” Colorado State Patrol wrote to News5. “The Jeep was northbound on Rampart Range Road. As the Jeep approached, the bicyclist attempted to brake, lost control, rolled onto its left side, and collided with the Jeep’s left front tire. The Jeep steered to the right and attempted to stop to avoid the collision. After the initial impact, the bicycle continued southbound and collided with the left rear tire of the Jeep. The bike rider was ejected from the bicycle.”
The rider was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the rider will be released by the El Paso County Coroner’s Office at a later date.





