Floyd Hill, Colorado — October 14, 2025: Authorities identified Steven Ainsworth, age 51, as the uninvolved motorist killed during a police pursuit that ended in a fatal crash along Highway 6 near mile marker 259 in Clear Creek County.
According to officials, law enforcement officers from the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office and the Idaho Springs Police Department were pursuing a suspect reportedly involved in multiple vehicle break-ins. The fleeing vehicle struck police-deployed stop sticks and continued traveling on deflated tires. Moments later, the suspect’s car allegedly crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with Ainsworth’s vehicle, killing him at the scene. The suspect also died as a result of the crash. The investigation remains pending.
Authorities have stated that the pursuit began after reports of thefts in Summit County. The Colorado State Patrol assisted with the on-scene investigation to reconstruct the events leading to the fatal collision. Officials have not yet released details about whether pursuit protocols were followed during the chase.
Coverage of this tragic crash has appeared in multiple outlets, including 9NEWS, Denver7, Vail Daily, and Denver7 Follow-Up.
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