Overview

• Colorado State Patrol says a single semitrailer went off the road, crashed, and caught fire near milepost 208 around 5:45 a.m.
• At least one person is confirmed dead, and investigators have not determined how many people were in the truck due to extensive damage.
• Westbound I-70 is closed between Exit 216 (Loveland Pass) and Exit 205 (near Silverthorne) with no estimated reopening time.
• Officials expect an extended closure as CDOT and CSP conduct the investigation and coordinate wreckage removal.
• State patrol photos show the trailer carrying large amounts of dog food, and the cause of the crash remains under review.