Northbound I-25 reopens south of Denver after deadly, multi-vehicle crash, police say

A deadly crash involving multiple vehicles closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 25 south of Denver on Sunday.

The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. between RidgeGate Parkway and Lincoln Avenue in Lone Tree, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. The cars involved were towed away hours later and traffic started moving again around 10 a.m.

The Lone Tree Police Department said on Monday that there were multiple vehicles involved in the crash and two people were killed. Police said the preliminary investigation indicates alcohol is believed to be a factor. One driver was arrested for DUI and vehicular homicide charges and was transported to the Douglas County Jail.