Fort Collins Accident Today – Police Investigate Crash Involving Bicyclists Downtown – Police Investigate Crash Involving Bicyclists Downtown

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Police are investigating a crash Saturday in downtown Fort Collins that reportedly involved multiple bicyclists.

Fort Collins Police said around 12:30 p.m. that officers were responding to a crash in the 100 block of West Mountain Avenue. Authorities asked residents and visitors to avoid the area while the investigation was underway.

The crash occurred as the Tour de Fat Parade bicycle race was taking place in the area. The parade route included Mountain Avenue, although it was not immediately clear whether participants in the event were involved in the reported collision.

A local store owner told 9NEWS that multiple bicyclists were involved in the crash. Officials had not immediately released additional information about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Police Investigate Downtown Fort Collins Crash

Emergency personnel and police responded to the scene as investigators worked to determine what happened.

At the time of the initial report, information about possible injuries, the number of people involved and the severity of any injuries had not been confirmed.

Authorities were also working to determine whether the crash was connected to the Tour de Fat event or occurred independently of the bicycle parade.

Mountain Avenue is a busy downtown corridor, and the incident caused disruption in the area as police investigated and managed the scene.

Developing Investigation

Police have not yet provided a full account of how the collision occurred or identified those involved.

Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians were encouraged to stay away from the area while officers conducted their investigation.

As authorities gather additional information, details concerning injuries, the circumstances of the crash and any potential citations or other actions may become available.

This remains a developing story, and information may change as officials confirm additional details.