Full Breakdown
Truck Drives onto Sidewalk During Fort Collins Tour de Fat, Leaving One Dead and Multiple Injured
8/31/2026, 3:10:24 AM
Incident Overview
During the Saturday afternoon of the annual Tour de Fat bicycle parade in Old Town Fort Collins, a truck entered the sidewalk on the 100 block of West Mountain Avenue. The vehicle struck several pedestrians before colliding with a tree, halting the flow of the event. Emergency crews transported the driver and the injured parties to local hospitals. The crash occurred while tens of thousands of cyclists and pedestrians were gathered for the festival’s concluding activities.
Investigation Findings
Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS) spokesperson J Gilmore said the truck had been reversing from a parking spot, struck another vehicle, then moved forward onto the sidewalk. The FCPS Collision Reconstruction and Scene Handling (CRASH) team is examining whether driver impairment contributed to the incident. Police have stated they do not believe the pedestrians were intentionally targeted.
Official Response
Fort Collins Police Chief Jeff Swoboda issued a press release expressing condolences and acknowledging the community impact. He highlighted the rapid response of officers, emergency partners, and volunteers, and noted that victim-advocate services are being provided to those affected.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The two local outlets differ on the total number of injured persons. One report lists one fatality and five injured pedestrians, while the other cites one fatality and six additional injured individuals, including the truck driver. Neither source has released the identity of the deceased, and the precise cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Verbatim Quote
“This was a tragic day for many in our community. We recognize the impact that this incident will have on those involved, the witnesses, and the responders. Our team of Victim Advocates are supporting those involved in what happened today. I’m appreciative of the quick response of our officers, the assistance of our emergency partners, and the community members who helped during this incident,” — Fort Collins Police Chief
