JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — All lanes of westbound Interstate 70 west of Golden are closed, and may remain so for several hours, due to a fatal crash.
Trooper Josh Lewis with Colorado State Patrol said the crash, which happened near C470, was reported at 10:32 a.m. As of now, he said investigators believe only one car was involved. One person has died, Lewis said.
Fatal crash closes westbound I-70 west of Golden
The left lane of eastbound I-70 in the area is also closed between Golden and C470, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.
In addition, westbound C470 to westbound I-70 is closed to all traffic.
Colorado State Patrol said this may be a lengthy closure and alternate routes are recommended.
No other details were immediately available.
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