U.S. 285 near Aspen Park in Jefferson County was closed for more than 14 hours following a fatal trailer crash, according to the Colorado State Patrol. The highway was shut down in both directions to facilitate a complex investigation. A secondary non-injury semi accident on Foxton Road further complicated the situation, reducing traffic to one lane. Authorities advised large semis to avoid the Foxton detour due to narrow roads and sharp curves. The semi truck lost its load of lumber. The highway has since reopened, and the community's patience was appreciated during the investigation.
Update: U.S. 285 reopen near Aspen Park after 14-hour closure for fatal trailer crash https://t.co/8issqpl5Kk
UPDATE: U.S. 285 in Jefferson County has reopened in both directions after it was closed for more than 14 hours https://t.co/LXO4v6BuG1
Great news! Hwy 285 is back open. Foxton Road is also back open, after a semi truck lost its load of lumber early this morning. https://t.co/Nih4TVyf7R
Hwy 285 is fully open. We appreciate the community's patience as we worked through a very complex investigation to best serve the families affected by this crash.
Per @csp_golden, Hwy 285 still closed from fatal crash yesterday. . Secondary non-injury semi accident on Foxton early this morning, down to one lane. Large semis should not use Foxton detour due to narrow roads and sharp curves. Avoid the area if possible. https://t.co/q5nYljQGG8
U.S. 285 closed near Aspen Park for fatal crash https://t.co/m4fTzRAQgc
U.S. 285 is closed in both directions near Aspen Park in Jefferson County for a fatal crash, according to the Colorado State Patrol. https://t.co/HAD1YsokZk
US 285 closes near Aspen Park after crash https://t.co/ouQ4E9bJC7 https://t.co/2ndZLLTBe7