By Crash News Writer 
Denver, CO (July 5, 2025) — A devastating crash involving a semi truck and a pickup truck hauling a trailer resulted in the deaths of a person and a dog along Interstate 70 on Thursday afternoon.
According to reports, the collision happened just after 1:00 p.m. on July 4 in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70, just before the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel at mile marker 218. Following the impact, the vehicles caught fire, sending heavy smoke into the air and forcing Colorado Department of Transportation officials to shut down all westbound lanes for about four hours.
The driver of the pickup truck and their dog were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the semi truck was not injured in the incident. By 5:00 p.m., the highway reopened but significant traffic delays continued into the evening as crews worked to clear debris and investigate the scene. The exact cause of the crash remains under investigation by local authorities.
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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
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