Larimer County, CO – Authorities in northern Colorado are investigating after a vehicle linked to a missing woman was found submerged near Timnath on Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), state troopers, investigators, and Evans Police responded around 2 p.m. on December 4, 2025, to a crash scene off Larimer County Road 1, near Colorado Boulevard and Wildwing Drive.
Officials confirmed the black 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan discovered at the site matched the description and plate number connected to Kaylee Russell, who was reported missing after last being seen on November 30, 2025, near Loveland and Johnstown.
Divers located the vehicle in a canal and found a body inside, according to investigators. As of Thursday morning, no identification has been publicly confirmed. The Colorado State Patrol’s Vehicular Crimes Unit is handling the investigation to determine what led to the crash.
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office said law enforcement remains in contact with Russell’s family as they await official identification from the coroner.
The CBI advised that the media should stage at the wellness center near the crash site for further updates.
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