Editor note: This is a developing story.

On August 4, at approximately 7:17 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a fatal crash in Grand County involving two vehicles on Highway 9 near milepost 136.

Per the Colorado Department of Transportation, State Highway 9 is closed in both directions between Lawson Ridge and Trough Road due to a crash two miles south of Kremmling. Delays are expected.

Northbound traffic is being diverted over Ute Pass. An alternate route for southbound traffic is Grand County Road 1, also known as Trough Road.

State Highway 9 northbound is closed at mile point 114. Traffic detoured to Ute Pass Road north to Parshall. This road is not paved. Alternate routes on US-40 through Empire or State Highway 131 through Wolcott may be preferred.

Initial reports indicate a two-vehicle crash involving a Ford F-150 pickup and an unknown type of SUV, with the SUV on fire. The driver of the F-150 was identified as a male, single occupant, and was transported to a local hospital by air for life-threatening injuries. All occupants of the SUV were pronounced dead on the scene. Due to the extensive damage and fire to this vehicle, first responders are unable to confirm the number of occupants at this time.

The Colorado State Patrol is the lead investigating agency for this crash. If you witnessed this crash and have not spoken to investigators, please contact Colorado State Patrol Dispatch at (970) 249-4392, and reference VC25269. Be prepared to provide your name and contact information, so that investigators can reach you.

Currently, both directions of travel on Highway 9 are closed as the investigation continues. Travelers in the area should anticipate an extended closure. Presently, there is no time frame for the road to reopen. Check Cotrip.org for the latest road opening status.

Colorado State Patrol will be handling the public information for this incident. You can reach their on-call phone number at 303-239-4583.