Two-Vehicle Crash on US Highway 50 Sends Three to Hospital in La Junta

Description: Three people were transported in stable condition after a two-vehicle crash at Highway 50 and Rogers Avenue on Oct. 19. La Junta police cited one driver for careless driving... Read the Full Incident Report from LJPD...

Two-Vehicle Collision at Highway 50 and Rogers Ave. Results in Three Hospital Transports

October 19, 2026

LA JUNTA, COLORADO – On October 19, 2026, at approximately 5:47 PM, officers with the La Junta Police Department responded to a reported two-vehicle motor vehicle collision at the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Rogers Avenue in the City of La Junta, Colorado.

Upon arrival, officers located two vehicles involved in the collision, which had come to rest in a dirt lot on the south side of U.S. Highway 50.

Three individuals involved in the collision were evaluated by emergency medical personnel and transported by ambulance to a medical facility as a precautionary measure. All three individuals were reported to be in stable condition at the time of transport.

During the investigation and removal of the involved vehicles, northbound and southbound traffic on Rogers Avenue was temporarily restricted. Traffic along U.S. Highway 50 remained open.

Following the preliminary investigation, the driver determined to be at fault was issued a citation for Careless Driving.

The La Junta Police Department was assisted by the La Junta Fire Department and the Otero County Sheriff’s Office. We appreciate the assistance and coordination of all responding emergency personnel.

The La Junta Police Department reminds motorists to remain attentive, obey traffic control devices, and exercise caution when approaching intersections. Safe driving practices are essential to protecting everyone traveling on our roadways.

All individuals accused of violating the law are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

No additional identifying information regarding the involved parties is being released at this time.

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