Latest news with #I70
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Multiple crashes cause backup on I-70 in Clark County
Multiple crashes have caused a back up on I-70 westbound. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] According to OhGo, I-70 West beyond US-68 South is reopened after both lanes were closed for over an hour. TRENDING STORIES: Second inmate who escaped minimum security facility in Ohio arrested; 2 remain on the run Fentanyl, cocaine, $12,000 seized after search warrant; 1 arrested Emergency demolition ordered after fire at vacant apartment building According to officers on the scene, responders were first called to a motorcycle crash on I-70. A man hit a deer and was taken to a local hospital before being taken by CareFlight to another hospital. Three cars crashed after I-70 was blocked due to the motorcycle crash, according to an officer on scene. Responders are working to clear the scene. News Center 7 is on the scene and will update the story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
How to deal with potholes in Colorado
MORRISON, Colo. (KDVR) — A major pothole on eastbound Interstate 70 near the Morrison exit brought traffic to a halt on Friday and left several drivers dealing with unexpected car damage. Denver bar announces final day of business after nearly 30 years The Colorado Department of Transportation said the pothole formed rapidly around 7:30 a.m. during heavy rain. It opened up on a section of bridge deck that's already under construction as part of a larger resurfacing project. 'A large pothole quickly formed in a span of 20 to 30 minutes… CDOT crews immediately responded with lane closures, and contractor crews will work through the afternoon to make sustainable repairs,' the department said in a statement. Two eastbound lanes near the Morrison exit were closed while crews scrambled to patch the damage. By Friday evening, one lane had reopened. Skyler McKinley with AAA said while potholes are a part of life on Colorado roads, this one was unusually disruptive. 'This is a factor of life, we do get bad potholes in Colorado, it's rare that we have a catastrophic one,' McKinley said. 'The catastrophic ones are fixed quickly because everyone's going to be watching this on the news—including the folks in charge of repairing the potholes.' Multiple FOX31 viewers reported damage to their vehicles after hitting the pothole. McKinley said even a brief jolt from a pothole can have lasting impacts, and warns drivers to stay alert for subtle changes in their car's performance. 'Potholes and hitting potholes can cause irreparable suspension damage,' McKinley said. 'So if you notice anything in your vehicle—steering, vibrating, sounds you weren't used to, delayed steering, gumminess, tackiness, anything has changed in your driving experience? In the hours, days, weeks after you hit a pothole, take that to a mechanic as soon as you can.' He added that quick action is key when it comes to insurance claims and repair timelines. 'If you hit a pothole and you know something is wrong, go to your mechanic and call your insurer immediately thereafter,' McKinley said. 'And if you haven't hit a Colorado pothole yet—we get them bad because of the thawing and freezing on our roadway—consider upgrading your insurance.' According to AAA, the average out-of-pocket repair bill for pothole-related damage can top $500, depending on the severity. Over 800 flights delayed amid storms on Friday, 24 canceled CDOT reminds drivers to slow down in work zones and report roadway hazards when possible. The agency said construction on that stretch of I-70 typically takes place overnight, and as of Friday night, one lane is back open. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
5 days ago
- Automotive
- CBS News
Colorado State Patrol says trucker's brakes failed, causing I-70 crash that hurt 5 people
Colorado police have determined how a crash unfolded Wednesday that shut down I-70 for several hours and left multiple people injured. According to CSP, a Freightliner semi-truck with a trailer, driven by Leon Gamble of Texas, lost its brakes near the Eisenhower Tunnel while driving west along the interstate. The front of the truck crashed into the back of another Freightliner truck, and both vehicles veered off the left side of the road. Colorado State Patrol Authorities said the second truck rolled over and came to rest in the median on its passenger side. The trailer of the first truck struck a Toyota Rav4 heading east, and then reportedly came to a stop against a Toyota Tacoma. Authorities said five people were taken to the hospital for treatment. Four of those suffered minor injuries, but the driver of the second Freightliner suffered life-threatening injuries. CSP said the driver of the Tacoma was not injured. They issued Gamble a citation for careless driving causing bodily injury. The crash remains under investigation. Authorities asked anyone who witnessed the crash and hasn't spoken with investigators to call CSP dispatch at (970) 249-4392 and provide their information so an investigator can contact them.
CBS News
6 days ago
- Automotive
- CBS News
Multiple people hurt in Colorado in I-70 multi-car crash west of Eisenhower Tunnel
Several people were hurt in a crash involving multiple vehicles on Interstate 70. It happened on Wednesday afternoon west of the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel, and I-70 was closed in both directions as a result. CDOT The Colorado State Patrol said in a post on social media that it's not clear how long the interstate will be closed. A detour is in place for drivers. Cars can get from Summit County to Clear Creek County using Highway 6 over Loveland Pass.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
2 separate crashes occur in same vicinity of I-70 on Saturday afternoon
DENVER (KDVR) — Westbound Interstate 70 near Deer Trail is closed for investigation on Saturday afternoon, according to the Colorado State Patrol. The closure occurred because of two separate crashes. Neighbors evacuated after truck crashes into home in Loveland The first of the crashes involved a 33-year-old male motorcyclist from Loveland, who troopers said veered off the left-hand side of the interstate before being 'struck by a guardrail.' The man was ejected from his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. Troopers said a secondary crash also occurred, although it was not mentioned if the two were connected or in response to the other. The second crash occurred between a Jeep and a Ford Ranger. One of the parties was transported to the hospital, and the extent of their injuries is unknown. The causes of each crash are under investigation, with investigators actively in the area, according to CSP. The westbound lanes of I-70 are closed, and alternate routes are advised. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
