AURORA, Colo. — The Aurora Police Department (APD) was investigating a head-on crash that happened late Friday night on Interstate 225 just north of Colfax Avenue.
About 11:45 p.m., APD received a call of a white SUV traveling north in the southbound lanes of I-225 near 6th Avenue, according to police.
A few minutes later, the SUV crashed head-on with a vehicle that was traveling south on the interstate near 17th Place, police said. That's just north of Colfax Avenue.
After the crash, the SUV, a Hummer, rolled over the concrete barrier and into the northbound lanes of I-225, where it came to rest on its roof, APD Officer Matthew Longshore said.
> Video above: 'Don’t do it. It’s not worth it': Law enforcement increasing DUI patrols, published in December 2019.
Aurora Fire Rescue (AFR) arrived on scene and transported the driver of the Hummer to the hospital, Longshore said. The driver was suspected of driving under the influence, police said.
The driver of the second vehicle was transported to the hospital as a precaution, Longshore said.
APD tweeted that all the lanes of I-225 reopened about 2:14 a.m. on Saturday.
SUGGESTED VIDEOS: Local stories from 9NEWS
9NEWSLETTER
> Top stories from 9NEWS curated daily just for you! Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER right now to get can’t-miss stories, Next and Broncos content, weather and more delivered right to your inbox.
MORE WAYS TO GET 9NEWS
Subscribe to our daily 9NEWSLETTER for top stories from 9NEWS curated daily just for you. Get content and information right now for can’t-miss stories, Next and Broncos content, weather and more delivered right to your inbox.
DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP
iTunes: http://on9news.tv/itunes
Google Play: http://on9news.tv/1lWnC5n
HOW TO ADD THE 9NEWS APP TO YOUR STREAMING DEVICE
ROKU: add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching for KUSA.
For both Apple TV and Fire TV, search for "9news" to find the free app to add to your account. Another option for Fire TV is to have the app delivered directly to your Fire TV through Amazon.