Colorado Department of Transportation warns drivers to expect delays to due crash near Larkspur

A stretch of northbound I-25 has reopened after a crash near Larkspur, Colorado, on Saturday morning caused a temporary closure.

Colorado State Patrol says troopers were called to the scene south of Sky View Lane around 10:48 a.m. In an update on Saturday afternoon, CSP said five vehicles were involved in the crash.

Investigators believe a Chevrolet Blazer was traveling north on the highway when it rear-ended another vehicle. That caused a chain reaction of secondary crashes.

CSP said at least one person was taken to a local area hospital for treatment, but the extent of their injuries is unknown.

They added that the 31-year-old driving the Chevrolet is facing charges of careless driving resulting in bodily injury.

The crash remains under investigation.

The Colorado Department of Transportation closed the highway between Exit 173 (Spruce Mountain Road) and Exit 174 (Tomah Road) while authorities investigated the scene. The highway reopened by 11:56 a.m.