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5 people seriously injured in crash near Peyton
Posted: 02.10.2013 at 5:02 PM
Rachel Welte

Rachel Welte is the Weekend News Anchor and a General Assignment Reporter.

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EL PASO COUNTY, COLO. -- The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a crash near Peyton that seriously injured five people.

Troopers responded to the crash around 12:30 Sunday afternoon.

The CSP said a Volkswagen Jetta was heading west on Jones Road when it drifted into the oncoming lane and collided head-on with a Mazda 3 Sedan.

The Volkswagen's driver, 25-year-old Sarah Larocca or Peyon, along with 27-year-old Evan Losee, and a one-year-old child were seriously injured.

The Mazda's driver, 53-year-old Sheldon Carster of Calhan, and 52-year-old Connie Carson, were also seriously injured.

Both drivers had to extricated from their cars.

Troopers said excessive speed may have played a role in the crash.

Charges are pending against Larocca.

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