Two collisions were investigated by Snowflake-Taylor police officers during the period of April 8-14, according to dispatcher reports.
At 3:29 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, a single-vehicle, non-injury collision occurred on Center Street in Taylor. According to the report a vehicle towing goose-neck trailer with a load of pre-built wooden sheds on it and guided by pilot cars was going east on Center Street. The vehicle came across a power line hanging across the road and the load collided with the power line. The driver, Scott Curtis, 52, of Florissant, Colo., was cited for failing to control vehicle to avoid collision.
At 9:46 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, a vehicle vs elk collision occurred on Highway 77. According to the report, the driver, Chet Collett, 31, of Lakeside, struck an elk while driving approximately 60 to 65 mph. The elk was deceased on scene.
