GOLDEN | The Colorado State Patrol is investigating after a man fell into a creek and died following a one-car accident west of Golden.

The accident occurred Sunday evening west of Golden. Witnesses tell troopers the man hit a concrete barrier, got out of the car and fell over a rail into the water.

According to KMGH-TV (https://bit.ly/LY2tB5 ), the man was washed downstream and pinned against a rock, where he died. His body was recovered by a swift water rescue team.

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Information from: KMGH-TV, https://www.thedenverchannel.com