1 dead, 2 hospitalized after crash closes part of Highway 285
The Elk Creek Fire Department said there was a collision between two passenger vehicles and a delivery vehicle just before 9 a.m. on Saturday near Highway 285 and Springs Road. One adult was pronounced dead on the scene, while two other adults were taken to local hospitals.
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The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is asking people to avoid the area and choose an alternate route around the service road about three miles south of Aspen Park. Meanwhile, the fire department said around 10 a.m. that traffic is moving but being diverted on the frontage road in both directions.
At this time, it's unclear what caused the crash.
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