An initial report filed by Trooper J.A. Thomas shows Zachary Hunter Rodwell, 17, of Littleton, was traveling west on the highway about 3.7 miles west of Vaughan around 9 p.m..
The report shows Rodwell's vehicle crossed the center line and struck an eastbound vehicle operated by Brandon Lamar Lee, 23, of Littleton.
Rodwell's vehicle overturned and caught fire.
Rodwell and Lee were both killed.
Highway Patrol dispatch said another person was injured but the report doesn't indicate the severity of the injury or whether the person was in either of the vehicles.
The only contributing factor noted in the preliminary report was Rodwell's vehicle crossing the center line.