The Fort Collins, Colorado, community is mourning the tragic loss of Joshua Robert Douglass, a 33-year-old Denver man who died following a devastating vehicle crash in Old Town Fort Collins on August 29, 2026. His death has left family, friends, and members of the wider Northern Colorado community grieving a life lost in a sudden and heartbreaking accident.
According to the Larimer County Coroner’s Office, Joshua was transported to Poudre Valley Hospital after being struck by a pickup truck in the 100 block of West Mountain Avenue. Despite medical efforts, he died from injuries sustained in the collision. The coroner later ruled his manner of death an accident and determined that the cause of death was multiple blunt force injuries.
The crash occurred shortly before noon as activity was continuing in the Old Town area following the Tour de Fat bicycle parade. Police said the pickup truck struck another vehicle before continuing onto the sidewalk, where it hit several pedestrians and eventually crashed into a tree. Joshua was the only person killed, while five other people, including the driver, were injured.
Joshua’s death has prompted an outpouring of grief in Fort Collins. A memorial grew near the crash site, with flowers, handwritten messages, and other tributes placed around the tree where the pickup came to rest. The memorial has provided a visible reminder of the profound sadness felt by people who learned of the tragedy.
Reports from the scene described a chaotic afternoon as people nearby rushed to help those injured. The tragedy was particularly painful because Joshua had been among the pedestrians enjoying a day in the community before his life was abruptly taken.
Family members have remembered Joshua as someone who was deeply loved. Messages left at the memorial by his mother and sister expressed the profound love they had for him, offering a glimpse into the devastating loss being experienced by those closest to him.
Fort Collins Police Services continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities have said there is no indication that the pedestrians were intentionally targeted. Investigators are examining what caused the collision, including whether a medical emergency or intoxication may have played a role.
As the investigation continues, the Fort Collins community remembers Joshua Robert Douglass and mourns the sudden loss of a life that mattered deeply to his family and loved ones.
May Joshua rest in peace. May his family and friends find strength in their memories of him, and may the tributes left behind serve as a lasting reminder that his life was valued, cherished, and deeply loved.