LONE TREE, Colo. — A driver was killed when their electric vehicle crashed into a signpost and caught fire on Interstate 25 south of Denver Monday evening, police and firefighters said.
The crash happened just after 4:30 p.m. on northbound I-25 just south of Ridgegate Parkway, according to South Metro Fire Rescue.
Colorado State Patrol said that the car ran into a signpost before catching fire. No other vehicles were involved.
The Lone Tree Police Department said the driver was killed in the crash.
The northbound lanes of the highway were closed at Castle Pines Parkway for several hours while crews investigated the crash. The interstate reopened around 8:45 p.m.
Police are looking for witnesses who have seen or recorded the crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 720-509-1176.
