DENVER, CO – At least one person was injured and taken to a hospital following a three-vehicle collision near the Denver Zoo on Tuesday.
Denver Police reported the crash at 5:23 a.m., saying it happened near southbound Interstate 25 and West Colfax Avenue.
#Traffic : #DPD Officers are investigating a traffic crash with unknown injury involving 3 motorist near I25 South bound and Colfax. One person transported to the hospital. Several lane closures starting at the off ramp of 20th St on Southbound I25.#Denverpic.twitter.com/7pYPOaD01r
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) May 12, 2026
Police shut down the 20th Street off-ramp connecting to Interstate 25 South.
Authorities did not specify the severity of injuries sustained or confirm the events leading to the crash.
We will add updates as we learn more.
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