Eastbound lanes of C-470 reopen at I-70 ramp after closure for semi rollover

A semi rollover crash closed the eastbound I-70 ramp to eastbound lanes of C-470 near Lakewood for several hours on Thursday morning. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, the ramp was closed and traffic was being diverted away from the crash site. 

C-470 and Rooney Road reopened just before 10 a.m.

According to the Colorado State Patrol, the initial investigation shows that the semi was traveling eastbound on I-70 when it attempted to take the exit onto C-470. Investigators said the semi failed to navigate the exit and went off the road across the median into the eastbound lanes of C-470. 

The semi continued its path, going off the road of C-470 before rolling. The trailer then came to a rest, blocking the eastbound lanes of C-470. 

The driver was rushed to the hospital with unknown injuries. 

The closure caused significant delays in the area.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information about the crash is asked to contact Colorado State Patrol Dispatch at (303) 239-4501 and reference case number 1A262460.