1 dead, 2 injured in crash that closed U.S. 285 near Conifer
By: | Published: 2025-06-08 23:47:00 | Source: www.denverpost.com
One adult died and two were hospitalized after a crash that diverted traffic around a stretch of U.S. 285 near Conifer late Saturday morning, according to police and firefighters.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced the crash and the closure of the freeway between County Highway 73 and Log Trail on social media at 9:21 a.m. The roadway had reopened by 1:35 p.m.
The crash involved two passenger vehicles and a delivery truck, according to another post by the Elk Creek Fire Department.
Sheriff’s office spokesperson Jacki Kelley said Colorado State Patrol was investigating the crash as of 3:50 p.m.
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