A fatal single-vehicle crash early Sunday has shut down eastbound Interstate 70 at North Tennyson Street, with Denver police and emergency crews working an active investigation while traffic stacks up in north Denver.
The closure starts at the Tennyson onramp, and lanes remain blocked as officers and crash investigators examine the scene. Drivers in the area are being urged to steer clear and find alternate routes until the highway reopens.
What Denver Police Posted
According to the Denver Police Department, the wreck involved a single motorist and forced the shutdown of I-70 eastbound at North Tennyson Street. In the crash alert shared with the post, the department notes it issues these notifications when at least one person suffers serious injuries or when a collision causes road closures. The message again urged drivers to use alternate routes.
Traffic Impacts and Where To Check
Drivers should expect delays across north Denver while officers investigate and crews work to clear the highway. For live closure details, detours, and traffic camera views along I-70, check COtrip or the I-70 Mountain Corridor hub, or dial 511 for recorded road condition updates.
If You Saw The Crash
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dash-cam footage is asked to contact the Denver Police Department nonemergency line at 720-913-2000 or submit a tip through the department’s website. Call 911 for emergencies. Visit the Denver Police Department for contact options and reporting instructions.
This story will be updated as the Denver Police or CDOT release additional information. For the most current travel and safety guidance, monitor the official sources linked above.
