US 85 reopens after multi-vehicle crash in Commerce City
DENVER (KDVR) – U.S. 85 near 104th Avenue in Commerce City was closed in both directions after a multi-vehicle crash on Thursday at about noon.
Southbound lanes reopened shortly before 1 p.m. and the highway had fully reopened later in the afternoon.
The crash involved a semitruck with a dump trailer. Six other vehicles were involved, according to Colorado State Patrol.
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Traffic was being diverted to East 104th Avenue or Interstate 76.
Three people were transported to the hospital from the scene, according to CSP.
Emergency crews respond to a crash in Commerce City along U.S. Highway 85 near East 104th Avenue on May 16, 2024. (KDVR) Highway 85 shutdown after multi-vehicle hit-and-run (Courtesy of Commerce City Police Department) Emergency crews respond to a crash in Commerce City along U.S. Highway 85 near East 104th Avenue on May 16, 2024. (KDVR) Emergency crews respond to a crash in Commerce City along U.S. Highway 85 near East 104th Avenue on May 16, 2024. (KDVR) Emergency crews respond to a crash in Commerce City along U.S. Highway 85 near East 104th Avenue on May 16, 2024. (KDVR)
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