I-70 Shut Down Near Georgetown After Crash Involving Deputies, Semis and Multiple Vehicles

Description: A multi-vehicle crash closed eastbound I-70 near Georgetown after a vehicle struck deputy patrol vehicles. One motorist was airlifted and several people were hospitalized.

Two Deputies and Motorist Struck on Interstate 70 near Georgetown

Eastbound lanes are currently closed

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(Clear Creek County, COLO) – This is a correction to the crash that happened today, November 12, 2026, at approximately 11:25 a.m. 

There were reports of 9 injuries; 6 individuals were transported to a local area hospital, and three refused medical transport. The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time. 

Eastbound lanes are currently closed. It is unknown when the roadway will reopen. Traffic is being diverted onto exit 205 to northbound Highway 9. Check COtrip.org for live updates. 

(Clear Creek County, COLO) – On November 12, 2026, at approximately 11:25 a.m., Colorado State Patrol responded to eastbound Interstate 70 near milepost 228, Georgetown, for a report of two Clear Creek County Deputies struck while assisting a motorist.

Initial reports show that the deputies were on scene assisting a semi that may have been on fire.

While assisting the semi, a vehicle struck three deputy patrol vehicles, and caused a crash including four additional vehicles and one additional semi. Three deputies were inside their patrol vehicle at the time of the crash. Two deputies have been transported to an area hospital, one for possible injuries and one as a precaution. The third deputy suffered no injuries.

One motorist has been airlifted due to their injuries, with three additional motorists also being transported by ground. It is unknown at this time which vehicle each person came from. 

Eastbound lanes are currently closed, and there is currently no estimated time for reopening. Traffic is being detoured onto exit 205 onto eastbound Highway 6. Check COTrip.org for the most up-to-date information on the road closure.

This crash scene is evolving, and more information will be released when possible.

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