Six individuals, including the driver, were injured when a vehicle collided with pedestrians near a bicycle festival in Fort Collins, Colorado, on Saturday. The incident occurred around 11:50 a.m. in the 100 block of West Mountain Avenue.
Fort Collins Police Services responded to the scene at approximately 12:30 p.m. and found six injured people. All were taken to local hospitals, but their conditions were not immediately clear as of Saturday evening. The crash took place during the Tour de Fat costume bicycle festival, an event that typically draws thousands of attendees. It remains undetermined if any festival participants were among those injured.
The investigation into the collision is ongoing, with the Collision Reconstruction and Scene Handling team examining the circumstances. Police have advised pedestrians to avoid the immediate area, though festivities have continued. The Tour de Fat is an annual event featuring a costumed bicycle parade, followed by a gathering with music and entertainment. Proceeds from beer sales at the event benefit local cycling organizations.