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Deadly Crash Closes I-70 Eastbound Lanes Near Genesee

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - One woman was killed in a serious crash on Interstate 70 near Genesee in Jefferson County Monday afternoon. The crash closed all eastbound lanes and one lane going west.

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Deadly crash scene on I-70 near Genesee. (credit: CBS)

All eastbound traffic was divereted to U.S. 6. Eastbound lanes were reopened at around 5:30 p.m.

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Copter4 flew over the crash on I-70 (credit: CBS)

Officials believe only one vehicle was involved, described as a 2012 white Mazda.

Crash shuts down eastbound I-70 near Genesee

Crash shuts down eastbound I-70 near Genesee: One person has died as a result of the crash. There's no estimate for when the eastbound lanes will reopen.

Posted by CBS Denver on Monday, September 10, 2018

Officials say a 21-year-old woman, believed to be the driver, died. A 23-year-old male was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Details about how the crash happened have not been confirmed.

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