Fuel delivery truck fires in Colorado near me

A fuel delivery truck in Colorado has caught fire after being struck by a vehicle and crashed into a house, according to officials.

The crash happened about 10:45 a.m.

Friday near the intersection of Interstate 70 and U.S. 19 in Colfax County.

The truck was transporting gasoline that had been delivered to the trailer park, according the Colorado Department of Transportation.

The driver of the truck, identified by the Denver Post as a 57-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene, said Colfax Police Lt.

Dave Bauder.

The second person involved in the crash, a 29-year old man, suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital.

Authorities believe the crash was caused by the vehicle striking the truck.

No arrests have been made.