Highway 85 reopens in Denver metro area after deadly 5-car crash
Highway 85 was closed in both directions in Commerce City during the morning commute on Wednesday due to a deadly crash involving five vehicles. According to the Commerce City Police Department, both the southbound and northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 85 were closed between 112th and 120th Avenue.
All lanes reopened just after 8:30 a.m.
Investigators said that several other drivers were rushed to the hospital with injuries.
It appeared on the scene that at least one vehicle had rolled over.
What happened leading up to the crash is being investigated.
