{
  "id": 4267487,
  "title": "Fort Collins crash update: Are Tour de Fat Parade cyclists safe? First details as police respond on West Mountain Ave.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/fort-collins-crash-update-are-tour-de-fat-parade-cyclists-safe-first",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T19:37:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/fort-collins-co-crash-update-are-tour-de-fat-parade-cyclists-safe-first-details-as-police-respond-on-west-mountain-ave-101788031708687.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A crash occurred on Old Town Road in Fort Collins, Colorado, on Saturday afternoon, raising concerns within the American cycling community. The Fort Collins Police Department reported a vehicle crash on the 100 block of West Mountain Ave., situated in Fort Collins' Old Town area. Authorities have requested the public to avoid the immediate vicinity, promising to share updates as they become available. The West Mountain Avenue was the parade route for the Tour de Fat Bicycle race, prompting worries among the local cycling community about potential cyclist involvement. NBC affiliate 9News, based on information from New Belgium Brewery's website, confirmed that cyclists were looping around West Mountain Avenue when the accident occurred. However, they have not disclosed any details regarding cyclists' involvement in the crash. Tour de Fat is an annual carnival-style festival featuring bicycles, beer, and music, organized by New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, a renowned craft beer producer.",
  "summary": "A vehicle crash on West Mountain Avenue in Fort Collins sparked concern as cyclists were nearby during the Tour de Fat Parade, though police gave no details.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}