Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office investigates fatal crash on East Dry Creek Road
Deputies with the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on East Dry Creek Road between South Yosemite Street and South Alton Way.
According to the sheriff's office, the incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. when the driver of the vehicle lost control, hit the parking garage of a building, and burst into flames.
The driver was reported dead at the scene while one passenger was transported to a local hospital and has also been pronounced deceased.
#UPDATE. Double fatality. We have just learned the passenger in the vehicle is deceased.
— Arapahoe Sheriff (@ArapahoeSO) June 18, 2023
All westbound lanes of E. Dry Creek Rd. are back open. All eastbound lanes are still closed.
All eastbound lanes of E. Dry Creek Rd. are reportedly shut down and all westbound lanes are back open. ACSO traffic investigators were on the scene investigating the crash.
The road will be reportedly closed for several hours, according to the sheriff's office.