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FedEx semi truck goes off Colorado's I-70, driver and passenger injured

A semi truck went off eastbound I-70 at mile marker 237 in Colorado on Thursday. Investigators with the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office said it happened just before the St. Mary's/Fall River Road exit at 8:20 a.m.  

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A semi truck went off eastbound I-70 at mile marker 237 in Colorado on Thursday. Clear Creek County

Investigators said both the driver and passenger got out of the truck, which was hauling two trailers, and were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. 

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Clear Creek County

Crews closed Stanley Road in both directions at Fall River and Liquid Descent rafting company. The right lane of eastbound I-70 was closed during the crash cleanup, investigation, and recovery. 

What caused the crash is being investigated. 

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