I-25 near WalsenburgFriday, January 2, 2026

CSP: Fatal crash on I-25 near Walsenburg closes southbound lanes

CSP: Fatal crash on I-25 near Walsenburg closes southbound lanes

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Key Facts

Location

I-25 near Walsenburg

Date & Time

Friday, January 2, 2026

Roads / Highways

I-25

Fatalities

1

Responding Agencies

CSP

News Sources

2 sources

These details are from publicly available news coverage and may not include every fact in the official police report.

Full Incident Report

The crash occurred on I-25 near Walsenburg, resulting in one fatality. Southbound lanes were closed following the incident. Learn more about what happened and how to get the official crash report.

WALSENBURG, CO - January 2, 2026

A fatal crash occurred on Friday on Interstate 25 near Walsenburg, Colorado. The crash resulted in the death of one individual and led to the closure of the southbound lanes of the highway. The exact time of the crash has not been provided, and further details about the incident are still being investigated by the Colorado State Patrol (CSP).

Key Facts

  • Crash date & time: January 2, 2026, time not specified
  • Location: I-25 near Walsenburg, CO
  • Type of crash: Not specified
  • Vehicles involved: Not specified
  • Injuries / fatalities: 1 fatality
  • Responding agencies: Colorado State Patrol (CSP)
  • Source(s): CSP reports via FOX21 News Colorado

Crash Overview

The crash occurred on Friday on Interstate 25 near Walsenburg, Colorado. According to reports, the incident resulted in one fatality. The specific circumstances leading to the crash have not been detailed, and the types of vehicles involved have not been disclosed.

The Colorado State Patrol responded to the scene to manage the situation and investigate the cause of the crash. As a result of the incident, the southbound lanes of I-25 were closed to traffic, although the duration of the closure has not been specified.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the crash to determine the contributing factors. No further information regarding the cause or any potential charges has been released at this time.

People Involved

Authorities have not released the names or details of those involved in the crash. The incident resulted in one fatality, but information about any other potential injuries has not been provided.

News Coverage (2 Sources)

FOX21 News ColoradoJan 2, 2026

CSP: Fatal crash on I-25 near Walsenburg closes southbound lanes

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FOX21 News ColoradoJan 2, 2026

CSP: Fatal crash on I-25 near Walsenburg closes southbound lanes

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1

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2

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3

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4

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Disclaimer: This information is compiled from publicly available news sources and may be incomplete or updated as investigations continue. For official records, contact the law-enforcement agency that handled the crash.

Last updated: January 8, 2026 at 11:35 PM

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