BUENA VISTA, Colo. — A driver was arrested after they allegedly struck and killed a motorcyclist in Buena Vista Friday afternoon.
The crash happened in the area of Highway 24 and Mill Street.
According to the Buena Vista Police Department, the motorcyclist — only identified as an adult male — was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The Chaffee County Coroner's Office will notify the man's next-of-kin.
The driver was arrested, though Buena Vista police did not share the charge. BVPD said alcohol is a suspected factor in the crash.
An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the department at 719-395-8654.
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