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News: Brighton PD investigates collision involving tractor-trailer 

Written by Dormer Harpring reviewed by KC Harping. February 24, 2026Accidents In the News

BRIGHTON, CO – Brighton Police are investigating the details behind a collision involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 76 West that happened Tuesday. 

Police first announced the crash at 5:05 a.m., and said a semi-trailer detached from the truck and landed in a ditch. 

Police shut down the majority of the interstate and left one lane open to accommodate the flow of traffic. 

No injuries or citations have been reported at this time. 

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