News Breakdown
- Location: A 10-vehicle collision occurred on eastbound I-70 near Georgetown, Colorado, at milepost 228.
- Date: The crash happened Thursday, November 12, 2026, at approximately 11:25 a.m.
- Vehicles Involved: The collision involved two semi-trucks, three Clear Creek County sheriff’s patrol vehicles and five passenger vehicles.
- Injuries: Nine people were injured, including two sheriff’s deputies. Six people were transported to hospitals, including one by Flight for Life.
- Highway Closure: Eastbound I-70 remained closed for approximately six hours while emergency crews responded and investigators examined the scene. Traffic resumed shortly after 5 p.m.
9 Injured in 10-Vehicle Crash, including 2 deputies
A 10-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 70 near Georgetown, Colorado, injured nine people, including two Clear Creek County sheriff’s deputies, and forced the closure of the highway for several hours on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
The collision occurred at approximately 11:25 a.m. near milepost 228, close to the Georgetown exit. According to the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), the crash involved three deputy patrol vehicles, two semi-trucks and five passenger vehicles.
Six people were transported to area hospitals, while three others reported injuries but declined medical transportation. One injured motorist was airlifted to a hospital by Flight for Life. Both deputies who were transported sustained minor injuries and were later released.
How Did the I-70 Crash Near Georgetown Happen?
The crash occurred while Clear Creek County sheriff’s deputies and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) personnel were responding to a separate incident involving a semi-truck that had caught fire.
According to Colorado State Patrol Captain Shane Scovel, the initial semi-truck had pulled off the highway at the chain-up station near Georgetown. Deputies and CDOT personnel were working to close the highway and divert eastbound traffic into Georgetown at Exit 228.
Colorado State Patrol Capt. Shane Scovel said a second semi-truck struck several vehicles in backed-up traffic while deputies and transportation crews were diverting drivers near Exit 228.
The collision damaged a total of 10 vehicles, including:
- Three Clear Creek County Sheriff’s patrol vehicles
- Two semi-trucks
- Five passenger vehicles
Three deputies were inside their patrol vehicles when the collision occurred. Two were transported to a hospital for treatment, while the third deputy was not injured.
Colorado State Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Nine People Injured Including Two Sheriff's Deputies
Authorities reported nine injuries following the multi-vehicle collision.
Six people were transported to a hospital, including the two Clear Creek County deputies. Three additional motorists reported injuries but declined transportation.
One motorist was airlifted by Flight for Life. Three other injured motorists were transported by ground ambulance.
On Thursday evening, Denver7 reported that St. Anthony Hospital had received six people from the crash. At the time of the update, two were in critical condition, three were in fair condition and one had been released.
The Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office later confirmed that both injured deputies had sustained minor injuries and were released from the hospital. They were recovering at home Friday morning.
Authorities have not released additional identifying information about the other injured motorists.
Eastbound I-70 Closed for Several Hours
The collision caused a lengthy closure of eastbound Interstate 70 near Georgetown.
The affected stretch of highway was between Exit 228 at Georgetown and U.S. Highway 40 near mile marker 228.5.
Traffic was diverted while emergency responders worked at the scene and investigators examined the collision. The closure created significant delays for motorists traveling through Colorado’s mountain corridor.
Eastbound I-70 reopened around 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, nearly six hours after the crash.
Colorado State Patrol Investigating the Collision
The Colorado State Patrol is continuing to investigate the 10-vehicle crash.
Authorities have reported the sequence of events leading to the collision, including the semi-truck fire, the traffic diversion and the subsequent impact involving the second semi-truck.
However, the investigation remains ongoing. No additional findings regarding the cause of the crash have been released.
Sources and Continuing Coverage
Information in this report is based on public statements from the Colorado State Patrol, the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office and reporting from local news organizations.
- SECO News: I-70 Shut Down Near Georgetown After Crash Involving Deputies, Semis and Multiple Vehicles
- CBS Colorado: Eastbound I-70 Reopens After 10-Vehicle Crash
- CBS Colorado: Nine People, Including Two Deputies, Injured in I-70 Pileup
- Denver7: Eastbound I-70 Reopens Following 10-Vehicle Crash
Disclaimer: All details surrounding this incident were sourced from initial public reports. As law enforcement continues their active investigation, these preliminary facts are subject to change. This post is for informational purposes only.
