Multiple People Injured in Georgetown Truck Accident
The crash closed eastbound I-70 near mile marker 228 on the morning of November 12.
Several people were injured in a multi-vehicle truck crash on eastbound I-70 near Georgetown on November 12, according to the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office.
How the I-70 Crash Near Georgetown Unfolded
The crash happened at mile marker 228 on Thursday morning, the sheriff's office said. Colorado State Patrol said troopers responded at about 11:25 a.m. and that 10 vehicles were involved while deputies were assisting a motorist. Colorado State Patrol said another vehicle struck three deputy patrol vehicles, and the collision involved four more vehicles and a second semi. Eastbound I-70 was closed. Incident reports also described a separate truck fire, with fire crews and law enforcement at the scene.
Colorado State Patrol said there were reports of nine injuries, and six people were brought to a hospital in the area. Colorado State Patrol said two of the three deputies went to a hospital, one over possible injuries and another as a precaution, while the third deputy was unhurt. The patrol also said one driver was airlifted to a hospital and three more people were taken by ground. A spokesperson for St. Anthony's Hospital said it received six people, one of whom has been released, with two in critical condition and three in fair condition. A Flight for Life helicopter waited on the I-70 bridge at the Georgetown exit.
What Is Known About the Closure and Review
The sheriff's office said the extent of the highway closure was unknown and would likely be extended. State troopers and the Colorado Department of Transportation urged drivers to find another way around. Colorado State Patrol will investigate the crash. Authorities have not announced the cause of the crash or any charges.
Early details about a crash can change as investigators learn more. The first news reports are a starting point, not the final word.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
- denver7.com, “Two Clear Creek County deputies taken to hospital, 10 vehicles involved in eastbound I-70 crash Thursday”
- westernslopenow.com, “Serious injury crash closes eastbound I-70 near Georgetown”
- thegoldentranscript.com, “Multi-vehicle crash closes Interstate 70 near Georgetown”
- aspentimes.com, “I-70 eastbound closed from Silverthorne to Georgetown due to multivehicle crash with ‘serious’ injuries”
- kdvr.com, “Several injured, including sheriff's deputies after I-70 crash in Clear Creek County”
- denvergazette.com, “Eight-vehicle I-70 crash closes lanes, sends six to hospital”
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