Deadly crash involving RTD bus closes westbound lanes of I-70 in Denver during Monday morning commute

A deadly crash involving an RTD bus closed all westbound lanes of I-70 in Denver for nearly three hours on Monday morning. According to Denver police, the crash happened between a vehicle and RTD bus 15L about 6:20 a.m. at Holly Street. All lanes reopened just after 9 a.m.

There were no passengers on the bus at the time of the crash as the bus was not in service. The bus driver did not report any injuries after the crash. 

The driver of the vehicle died in the crash and was the sole occupant. That driver has not been identified.  

Denver police told CBS Colorado that the preliminary investigation indicates the driver struck the rear end of the RTD bus. 

All lanes of westbound I-70 were closed during the crash investigation and cleanup.

Drivers were urged to take an alternate route during the closure as there were significant delays in the area.