U.S. Highway 50 reopens in Delta after Colorado State Patrol says body found on road

U.S. Highway 50 has reopened between Delta and Grand Junction on Sunday after Colorado State Patrol says a body was discovered on the road after being struck several times.

Police say a driver called 911 to report that they think they hit someone. Investigators say the body was struck by multiple vehicles. The closure is expected to last through the afternoon, according to CSP.

The initial call came in around 5 a.m., CSP said. The body was discovered on the side of the highway near Starr Nelson Road, but investigators believe the person was struck in the middle lane. Two drivers are now cooperating with CSP's investigation, the agency said.

Anyone with information about the person or their death is urged to call Colorado State Patrol.

Delta is about 260 miles southwest of Denver and about 70 miles southeast of the Utah state line.