Northbound Highway 285 closed at Colorado Highway 8 after deadly crash in Morrison
The crash was reported just before 6 a.m. and the sheriff's office said the northbound lanes of the highway are expected to be closed through the morning.
Commuters should expect delays and are being asked to avoid the area.
There was no expected time of reopening.
Traffic officials are investigating what caused the crash and no one involved was immediately identified.
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