Injury Crash on I-70 Shuts Down Westbound Lanes in Aurora

Westbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Aurora reopened Thursday morning following a multi-vehicle crash.

According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the highways reopened at approximately 10:42 a.m. after being closed earlier due to the incident, which occurred between Tower Road and Airport Boulevard.

Authorities reported that a vehicle rear-ended a box truck, becoming lodged underneath it. The driver deemed at fault sustained moderate injuries and was transported to the hospital.

CDOT updated the public through social media at around 8:47 a.m. regarding lane closures caused by the crash.

Emergency responders from the Aurora Police Department were on the scene to manage the situation.

This is a developing story and may be updated as new information becomes available.

Originally Published: October 16, 2025, at 10:13 AM MDT

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