1 Hospitalized in E-Bike Crash on Interstate 70 Near Steele Street [Denver, CO]

Police Investigate Crash on Interstate 70 in Denver

DENVER, CO (June 11, 2026)— One person was hospitalized Thursday night after a serious crash on Interstate 70 involving a motorist and an e-bike rider.

According to the Denver Police Department, the crash happened in the area of eastbound I-70 and Steele Street.

Police said emergency responders transported one person to the hospital. Authorities have not released the person’s identity or the extent of their injuries.

The crash caused major traffic impacts across the corridor. Officials closed westbound I-70 beginning at Colorado Boulevard, mile point 277, while officers investigated the collision.

Several lanes remained closed during the investigation.

Authorities have not yet said what led up to the crash or provided additional details about the people involved.

The Denver Police Department continues to investigate the collision.

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