Eastbound I‑70 in northeast Denver turned into a crime scene Saturday after a multi‑vehicle wreck and suspected hit‑and‑run left at least one person dead and another injured. The crash, which happened near Havana Street, involved four vehicles and shut down the eastbound side of the interstate for hours, clogging traffic through the Central Park corridor. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, and another was rushed to a nearby hospital.
According to 9NEWS, Denver Police said the collision is being investigated as a hit‑and‑run involving four vehicles. Eastbound lanes were shut down at Central Park Boulevard while officers documented the crash, collected evidence and worked to clear the roadway. Police have not released details about the victims or the vehicle that fled as the investigation remains active.
Traffic Advisories And Alternate Routes
Drivers were urged to steer clear of the area while crews worked to reopen the interstate, a tall order for anyone trying to navigate a weekend on I‑70. The Colorado Department of Transportation posts real‑time conditions and closure updates on COtrip, including I‑70 shutdowns and recommended detours. Local traffic reports warned motorists to budget extra time and brace for backups on nearby feeder roads.
Even after lanes reopen, residual delays can linger as traffic slowly unwinds, so officials encouraged drivers to check travel apps and CDOT tools before heading into the corridor.
Police Seeking Witnesses
Investigators are now trying to piece together what happened in the moments before and after the crash. Denver Police are asking anyone with dash‑cam footage or nearby surveillance video to come forward and share it with detectives, according to 9NEWS. Witnesses who saw the collision or the fleeing vehicle are also being urged to contact authorities…