Fuel Tanker Rollover Closes Westbound I-70 in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, CO — Westbound Interstate 70 was closed Wednesday morning after a fuel tanker overturned near Golden, according to the Colorado State Patrol.
Troopers arrived at the scene shortly after 2 a.m. to a single-vehicle rollover involving a semitrailer. The tanker, which was carrying fuel, veered off the highway and rolled onto its side. The driver, a 27-year-old man from Denver, sustained no injuries.
As of 7:50 a.m., the Colorado Department of Transportation reported that westbound I-70 remained closed between Exit 259 for Morrison Road and Exit 256 for Lookout Mountain. Additional lane closures were noted near C-470 due to safety concerns.
Authorities have not provided an estimated time for reopening the highway. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Colorado State Patrol Dispatch at 303-239-4501 and reference case number 1A261565.
This story is developing and updates will follow.