Two people were killed in a car accident on Highway 160 near  La Veta.

According to Colorado State Troopers,a woman was heading westbound down than road and traveling at a high speed when she attempted to pass a vehicle in a no-pass zone.

A 59-year-old man was traveling east carrying a horse trailer when the two vehicles collided. Both drivers were killed as a result of the accident. A passenger in the eastbound vehicle was transported to the hospital to be treated for injuries and the horse was not injured.

Our thoughts and condolences are with the friends and family of the victim.