One person dead after vehicle crashes into wall on I-70 East early Wednesday morning.
Authorities reported that a vehicle collided with a wall on I-70 East near mile marker 52 shortly before 4 a.m. on Wednesday. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.
Emergency responders from the local police and fire departments arrived at the scene shortly after the incident. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
I-70 East was closed for several hours as investigators worked to determine the cause of the accident. The roadway was reopened to traffic around 8:30 a.m., with lane restrictions in place during the investigation.
Authorities said they continue to gather details surrounding the circumstances of the crash. Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.