1 Killed In Tanker Truck Crash On Highway 285 Near Morrison
MORRISON, Colo. (CBS4) - Both directions of Highway 285 near Morrison reopened Thursday night after being closed for hours when a tanker truck rolled over, killing the driver. The crash happened about 2 p.m. Thursday and one northbound lane reopened just after 9 p.m.
US 285 has reopened in both directions south of Morrison after the earlier semi rollover. pic.twitter.com/YDzV4dW9Lt
— Jeffco Sheriff (@jeffcosheriffco) May 7, 2021
One northbound lane remained closed while hazmat crews continued cleanup but traffic was getting through.
NB US 285 is OPEN through Turkey Creek Canyon !
— CSP Golden (@csp_golden) May 7, 2021
Left Lane Only.
Right lane is closed while HazMat crews continue cleanup. pic.twitter.com/gMBL5HHOIL
Drivers were urged to avoid the area during the closure, crash investigation and cleanup.
Northbound US 285 remains closed while crews recover crashed semi. pic.twitter.com/ouzDqLzj6U
— CSP Golden (@csp_golden) May 7, 2021
Our crews on scene of a fatal crash on Highway 285 near Highway 8. A semi truck rolled over, separating the cab from the...
Posted by West Metro Fire Rescue on Thursday, May 6, 2021
During the crash, the cab separated from the tank. The cab was sent down a steep incline and the driver was ejected. The driver did not survive.
US 285 Closed Northbound just before Morrison, MP 248.
— CSP Golden (@csp_golden) May 6, 2021
Passenger vehs use Parmalee or Jeffco 73. CMV find a place to wait it out. We are assisting Morrison PD. pic.twitter.com/QZ1uAcfHjT
What led up to the crash is being investigated.
US 285 NB: Road closed between Parmalee Gulch Rd and CO 8. Due to crash. https://t.co/Ncw7vGwQnz
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) May 6, 2021
The Colorado Department of Transportation tweeted that the closure of the northbound lanes of Highway 285 was between Parmalee Gulch Road and Highway 8.
Drivers wanting to take an alternative route around the crash scene were advised to take Highway 73 in Conifer to the Evergreen area. Deer Creek Canyon Road could also be used to get to the Chatfield area.