Fatal Wreck Closes Eastbound I-70 Near Golden
GOLDEN, Colo. (CBS4) - Eastbound I-70 has been closed near the Morrison Road exit late Sunday morning following a crash involving several vehicles.
Trooper Nate Reid of the Colorado State Patrol confirms one person died at the scene of the accident. There are other patients with serious injuries.
UPDATE: Wht PU traveled into EB lanes, struck 4 vehicles. 7 total injuries (4 SBI, 1 mod, 2 min). Adult female died in crash. EB closed. pic.twitter.com/KJRQWdci5l
— Colorado State Patrol (@CSP_News) July 30, 2017
The Colorado Department of Transportation expects a lengthy closure for the ensuing crash investigation.
Please be advised, EB I-70/Morrison Road will likely be closed 4+ hrs so CSP can conduct investigation. Alt routes will also be congested
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) July 30, 2017
Closure @ EB I-70/Morrison Rd will be lengthy. Crews & CSP R stopping traffic @ Lookout Mtn to direct motorists to Evergreen Pkwy or US 6
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) July 30, 2017
CSP, Foothills Fire And Rescue, Golden Fire Department, and ambulance crews have been heard on radios responding to the call.