The westbound lanes of US Route 36 were closed after a pedestrian was struck on the highway east of Boulder around 3:45 p.m., Colorado State Patrol officials said Saturday evening.
The person was taken to the hospital and there are no updates on the person's condition as of the release just before 6 p.m.
The initial investigation shows a Mercury Mountaineer SUV broke down in the center lane, according to the CSP release.
"Pedestrians began to walk towards the vehicle on both shoulders," officials said in the release. "A Honda CR-V SUV, traveling westbound in the same lane as the Mercury Mountaineer, attempted to avoid the Mountaineer, lost control, and swerved into the inside shoulder, striking a male pedestrian."
Officials said the road would be closed "for an extended period of time" and advised alternate routes.
There is no estimated time for the highway's reopening, according to the release, and traffic is being diverted to McCaslin Boulevard.
Officials are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact dispatch at 303-239-4501and reference case number 1D262443.
This is a developing story that may be updated.
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