Colorado State Patrol identifies plow truck driver in fatal I-70 crash

The crash involved a CDOT plow truck, a sprinter van, and two passenger vehicles on a snow-covered Interstate 70.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 7:15pm

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Colorado State Patrol has identified the 29-year-old Littleton resident Colton A. Weidman as the driver of the CDOT plow truck involved in a fatal crash on Interstate 70 on January 29th. The plow truck crossed the median, struck several vehicles, and resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries.

Why it matters

This crash highlights the dangers of winter driving conditions on Colorado's mountain highways and the critical role that snowplow operators play in maintaining safe roads, even as their actions can sometimes contribute to accidents when control is lost.

The details

According to the Colorado State Patrol investigation, the CDOT plow truck was traveling westbound on I-70 when the driver lost control, crossed the median, and collided with a Toyota Tacoma in the eastbound lanes. The Toyota then struck a BMW in the westbound lanes, and the plow continued eastbound, striking a Ford transit van which went down an embankment. The plow truck driver, Colton A. Weidman, was the only person identified by name in the incident.

  • The crash occurred around 8:53 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
  • The Colorado State Patrol responded to the scene and launched an investigation.

The players

Colton A. Weidman

A 29-year-old resident of Littleton, Colorado who was the driver of the CDOT plow truck involved in the crash.

Toyota Tacoma driver

A resident of Silverthorne, Colorado who was driving the Toyota Tacoma that was struck by the plow truck.

BMW driver

A resident of Denver, Colorado who was driving the BMW that was struck after the Toyota Tacoma was hit by the plow truck.

Ford transit van driver

The driver of the Ford transit van that was struck by the plow truck, resulting in the van going down an embankment. This driver was declared dead at the scene.

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)

The state agency responsible for maintaining Colorado's highways, including the plow truck involved in the crash.

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What’s next

The Colorado State Patrol will continue its investigation into the cause of the crash and determine if any charges will be filed against the plow truck driver.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the inherent risks and challenges that snowplow operators face in maintaining safe roads during Colorado's harsh winter conditions, and the importance of caution and vigilance for all drivers sharing the roads with these essential vehicles.