Two Clear Creek County Deputies Among Six Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-70 Near Georgetown

Description: Two sheriff's deputies and four motorists were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on I-70 near Georgetown on Nov. 12, 2026. CSP continues investigating...

**Update**Two Deputies and Motorist Struck on Interstate 70 near Georgetown

The road was reopened on Nov. 12 around 6:00 p.m.

(Clear Creek County, COLO) – This is an update on the crash that happened yesterday, November 12, 2026, at approximately 11:25 a.m. on I-70 at milepost 228, near Georgetown.  

Preliminary investigations show all involved vehicles were traveling eastbound on Interstate 70 near milepost 228. 

An International semi hauling a trailer, a Toyota Tacoma, a Subaru Impreza, a Range Rover, a second Toyota Tacoma, a Mack self-contained truck, and a Chevrolet Silverado were all slowing or stopped for traffic that was attempting to take Exit 228 (Georgetown). Two Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office Chevrolet Tahoes were moving through traffic with lights and sirens when a Freightliner Cascadia traveling eastbound at the same location lost control and struck the rear of one of the Tahoes with its front. The Freightliner continued eastbound, striking one Tacoma, the Range Rover, the Silverado, and the second Tahoe. After the collision with the Freightliner, the first Tahoe lost control and struck the International semi and the Impreza. After being struck, the Range Rover struck the Mack box truck. The debris from the collision between the Freightliner and the first Tahoe struck the driver's side of the second Tacoma.

The initial report of a semi on fire was unrelated to this incident. 

Status of the People Involved

• The driver of the Freightliner, identified as a 35-year-old male from Fresno, CA, suffered no injuries and was not transported to the hospital. 
• The driver of the first Clear Creek County Tahoe, identified as a 43-year-old female deputy from Littleton, CO, was transported to an area hospital by ground for serious injury. 
• The driver of the International, identified as a 53-year-old male from Elon, NC, suffered no injuries and was not transported. 
• A passenger of the International, identified as a 52-year-old male from Jameson, NC, suffered no injuries and was not transported to the hospital. 
• The driver of the first Tacoma, identified as a 69-year-old male from Highlands Ranch, CO, was transported to an area hospital by ground for moderate injuries. 
• The passenger of the first Tacoma, identified as a 69-year-old female from Highlands Ranch, CO, was transported to an area hospital for moderate injuries. 
• The driver of the Impreza, identified as a 32-year-old female from Pueblo, CO, suffered minor injuries and was not transported. 
• The driver of the Range Rover, identified as a 50-year-old male from Pacific, CA, was transported by air for serious injuries. 
• The passenger of the Range Rover, identified as a 39-year-old male from Las Vegas, NV, was transported for serious injuries.
•  The driver of the second Tacoma, identified as a 40-year-old male from Colorado Springs, CO, suffered no injuries and was not transported. 
• The driver of the Mack, identified as a 64-year-old male from Aurora, CO, suffered no injuries and was not transported. 
• The driver of the Silverado, identified as a 43-year-old male from Highlands Ranch, CO, suffered no injuries and was not transported. 
• The passenger of the Silverado, identified as a 49-year-old male, suffered no injuries and was not transported. 
• The driver of the second Clear Creek County Tahoe, identified as a 36-year-old male deputy from Denver, CO, was transported to an area hospital with moderate injuries.

The roadway was reopened at approximately 6:00 p.m. The roadway was closed for about 6.5 hours.

The Colorado State Patrol Vehicular Crimes Unit will lead the investigation. The investigation remains open, and no cause has been determined at this time.

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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. 

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(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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