One dead after crash east of Pueblo
Posted: 02.23.2012 at 5:06 PM
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PUEBLO COUNTY, COLO. -- Colorado State troopers said one person is dead after a crash on Highway 50 about 20 miles east of Pueblo Thursday afternoon.

One person died on the scene. Seven others were taken to Parkview Medical Center.

Troopers said a Jeep and Hyundai Coupe collided. There were three children inside the Jeep between the ages of 6 months old and 7 years old. However, their injuries are said to be not serious.

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Troopers are looking for the third car. It's possibly a Chevy Malibu or Impala with a black decal along the side.

It may have Respect For Life plates. Its driver is wanted for questioning. Anyone with information on the Chevy should call the state patrol.

Highway 50 was closed in both directions but has since reopened. The victims' names haven't been released.