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News: Semi-truck jackknifes, crashes into Soda Lake in Morrison 

Written by Dormer Harpring reviewed by KC Harping. January 15, 2026Accidents In the News

MORRISON, CO – A semi-truck jackknifed and partially crashed into Soda Lakes after being pushed by strong winds on Thursday. 

West Metro Fire told Denver7Traffic that the truck driver was traveling on CO 470 when he lost control of the truck due to the strong winds, causing him to leave the road and crash his truck near Morrison Road. 

Fire & EMS personnel confirmed the driver was spared from injuries. The truck is affiliated with SAIA  LTL Freight. The company has not publicly commented on the specifics of this crash. 

Coloradans living in the Northeastern regions of the state may continue to see strong gusts of wind going nearly 65mph, continuing into Thursday and going into Friday, according to the red flag warning notice.

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