DENVER — A deadly crash closed southbound lanes of Interstate 25 near downtown Denver Saturday morning. Denver Police posted at 4:15 a.m.
on social media that officers were investigating the crash involving two drivers on southbound I-25 near 20th Street. As of 8:15 a.m.
, the Colorado Department of Transportation's website showed southbound lanes were still closed between Interstate 70 and Exit 213 (Park Avenue) while officers worked to clear the crash and investigated. A detour is in place via westbound I-70, to southbound US-287 (Federal Boulevard), allowing drivers to get back on I-25 at Colfax Avenue. Drivers were advised to find alternate routes.
#TRAFFIC : #DPD officers are investigating a fatal crash involving two motorists on SB I-25 near 20th St. One motorist was pronounced on scene. SB I-25 is currently closed.
Alternate routes advised. pic.twitter.
com/kFiyNYP7ix — Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) August 24, 2024.
