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Southbound Highway 285 reopens southwest of Denver after deadly crash

The southbound lanes of Highway 285 were closed Thursday morning due to a deadly crash. All lanes reopened at 8:45 a.m. 

The closure was in place between Willow Springs Road and CO Highway 8 or Morrison Road, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation, during the morning commute. 

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said the crash involved a single vehicle at mile marker 248.8. 

Drivers were advised to expect delays in the area after the crash. The detour was in place on CO 8. 

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