Crash causes closure of Colorado State Highway 93 northbound

Authorities are investigating the scene of a crash on Colorado State Highway 93 that has closed northbound traffic.

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, northbound traffic on the highway is closed between 64th Avenue and 82nd Avenue. They say the closure, located just north of Golden, is due to a crash.

In an update Tuesday evening, Colorado State Patrol said a motorcycle and a pickup truck collided on the highway around 3:48 p.m. The 55-year-old man driving the motorcycle was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

The sheriff's office warned drivers that the northbound lane could be closed for several hours and asked them to find an alternate route. The Colorado Department of Transportation advised drivers in the area to expect delays.

The crash remains under investigation. CSP asked that anyone who witnessed the crash and hasn't spoken to investigators yet contact them at (303) 239-4501 and reference case 1A261161.