Driver dies in two-vehicle crash on I-70 in Denver

A driver died in a two-vehicle crash Friday in Denver on Interstate 70.

The crash happened in the eastbound lanes of the highway between Federal Boulevard and Pecos Street, the Denver Police Department said in a 6:30 p.m. Friday tweet.

At 10 p.m. Friday on Twitter police announced that a driver had died at the scene of the crash. An investigation is ongoing, the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner will identify the person after family has been notified.

TRAFFIC: #DPD is investigating a crash involving 2 motorists at EB I-70 between Federal and Pecos. One victim was located with serious injuries. EB I-70 is closed at Federal to Pecos. Alternate routes advised. pic.twitter.com/OwjzRYElEb

— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) June 10, 2023