Southbound U.S. 285 was closed Wednesday morning due to a fatal crash in Jefferson County, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.
The collision occurred around 7:15 a.m. and involved two vehicles. Authorities reported one fatality at the scene and confirmed that two individuals sustained serious injuries. Emergency personnel from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and local fire departments responded promptly to the incident.
Both lanes of southbound U.S. 285 remain closed as crews work to clear the wreckage and conduct an investigation. Traffic is being diverted onto alternate routes, causing significant delays in the area.
According to CDOT, tow trucks are on-site to assist with the removal of the vehicles involved. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes until the roadway is reopened.