A busy stretch of northbound Interstate 25 in Thornton has reopened after a fatal auto-pedestrian crash has been cleared.
I-25 is closed in both directions from Thornton Pkwy to 104th Ave, for an extended period of time, as Thornton PD is investigating an auto/pedestrian crash. Huron St, Grant St & Washington St are alternative routes. No further details right now. Updates will be here… pic.twitter.com/ioGeON93hY
— Thornton Police Dept (@ThorntonPolice) October 15, 2022
The highway was closed northbound from Thornton Parkway to 104th Avenue for a couple of hours on Saturday afternoon, according to police.
Traffic was detoured to Huron, Grant and Washington streets. Drivers faced long delays and were urged by police to avoid the area if possible.
An investigation into the fatal crash is ongoing.
Kieran Nicholson | Night Breaking News Reporter
Kieran Nicholson covers breaking news for The Denver Post. He started at the Post in 1986, at the old building on 15th and California streets. Nicholson has covered a variety of beats including suburbs, courts, crime and general assignment.
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