Elbert County, CO (October 24, 2024) – A tragic accident occurred on Interstate 70 on Tuesday night, October 22 involving three semi-trucks and resulting in one fatality. The crash was reported around 9:37 p.m. near mile marker 352, prompting an immediate response from the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and other emergency services.
According to CSP, the collision resulted in one semi-truck ending up in the median, blocking the westbound lanes, while another semi landed in the eastbound traffic lanes. Unfortunately, one of the drivers was killed in the incident, while the other two drivers were reported to be unharmed.
Emergency responders faced challenging conditions at the scene, with visible smoke and fuel spilled onto the roadway. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) reported that the westbound lanes of I-70 were reopened around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, while the eastbound lanes were cleared just before noon.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim during this difficult time.
Truck Accidents in Colorado
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