Accident on Interstate 70 Claims One Life, Injures Several Others
A fatal multi-vehicle accident occurred at 2:41 p.m. on October 3, 2023, on Interstate 70 East near Exit 12 in Jefferson County.
According to authorities, the crash involved three vehicles, including a pickup truck and a passenger car. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, and at least four others sustained injuries. Emergency Medical Services transported the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident. Officials stated that speed may have been a factor in the crash. All eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 were temporarily closed while emergency crews cleared the scene and conducted their investigation. The highway has since reopened.
No further information about the victims or the circumstances leading up to the accident is available at this time.