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Pedestrian killed in crash on I-70 in Denver, westbound lanes have reopened

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westbound I-70 closure feb 13 2023
Posted at 5:36 AM, Feb 13, 2023
and last updated 2023-02-13 10:14:21-05

DENVER — Denver police say a pedestrian died in a crash on Interstate 70 near Sheridan Boulevard early Monday morning.

The crash happened in the westbound lanes just before 4:45 a.m.

The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene, police said. The driver stayed at the scene.

Pedestrian killed in crash on I-70 in Denver, westbound lanes closed

Westbound I-70 was diverted at Lowell Boulevard. It was closed between there and Sheridan Boulevard.

The road reopened around 8 a.m.

Denver7 Traffic Expert Jayson Luber recommends taking I-76 to get around the crash. Click here for a live, interactive traffic map.


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