Helmet credited with saving motorcyclist’s life after crash with tractor in Douglas County

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Colorado
County Road 73 near the 12700 block
Incident type
Motorcycle, Crash

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Colorado Today in Colorado: A 23-year-old motorcyclist was airlifted to a St. Cloud hospital after colliding with a tractor on a rural Douglas County road. The crash happened just before 4 p.m. on County Road 73 near the 12700 block when the motorcyclist attempted to pass a slow-moving tractor and the tractor turned left into a driveway. The motorcyclist struck the front left tire of the tractor and was thrown from his bike, suffering serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The Sheriff's Office credited his helmet with preventing serious head trauma.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Bryce Sward Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Helmet credited with saving motorcyclist’s life after crash with tractor in Douglas County

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