Early Morning Crash on I-70 at DeBeque

Grand Junction, CO – Published:

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A multi-vehicle crash was reported around 5:15 a.m. on I-70 eastbound at mile marker 60 just west of the De Beque exit. Dispatchers said a passenger car rear-ended a semi-truck, which led to additional collisions including a secondary rollover that may have involved a smaller pickup. Fire and local rescue units responded and Colorado State Patrol troopers were dispatched.

Radio traffic indicated four vehicles were involved, with heavy damage to one truck and moderate damage to the others. The incident was reported as non-injury. Eastbound lanes were temporarily shut down at the scene; crews later reopened the right lane. CareFlight was initially dispatched but was canceled per radio traffic.

Details are based on live scanner traffic and may change as official information is released.