A three vehicle crash on I-25 claims the life of a Palmer High School student

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – A three vehicle crash on I-25 claims the life of a Palmer High School student.

16 year old Jose Huerta was killed early Sunday just north of Briargate Parkway.

State troopers say Huerta lost control of his car, hit a guardrail, and then was hit by two other vehicles.

Five people were also injured.

Huerta was not wearing a seatbelt.

Authorities have ruled out drugs and alcohol as factors.

It’s believed Huerta may have fallen asleep at the wheel.

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