Photos of shocking 104-vehicle crash on I-25 that killed one, injured thirty

On Saturday morning, Cafe Society writer Lori Midson was at the Whole Foods in Washington Park when a sudden blast of winter turned a nearby section of Interstate 25 into crash zone of epic proportions. A total of 104 vehicles were reportedly caught in the resulting chain reaction, with one...

By Michael Roberts

March 3, 2014

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On Saturday morning, Cafe Society writer Lori Midson was at the Whole Foods in Washington Park when a sudden blast of winter turned a nearby section of Interstate 25 into crash zone of epic proportions.

A total of 104 vehicles were reportedly caught in the resulting chain reaction, with one person killed and thirty injured.

Below, find Midson's photos from the scene. Meanwhile, our condolences to the friends, family and loved ones of the woman who died in the accident.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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