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Westbound lanes of I-70 reopened following fatal crash investigation

The westbound lanes of I-70 near Sheridan Boulevard reopened following an investigation of a fatal crash involving a motorcycle.

DENVER — The westbound lanes of Interstate 70 at Sheridan Boulevard reopened after a two-hour closure for an investigation into a fatal crash involving a motorcycle, according to the Denver Police Department (DPD).

Officers were on the scene where one person was killed following a vehicle versus motorcycle crash, DPD tweeted.

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) first tweeted about the crash around 6:15 a.m., stating that the left lanes of the interstate were closed. 

A few minutes later, CDOT sent an updated tweet that all lanes of I-70 WB were closed at Sheridan and alerted of a detour at Lowell Boulevard. 

Drivers can expect to see delays as emergency crews are on scene.

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