News: Officials called to vehicle collision on I-270 in Denver 

K.C. Harpring

personal injury Attorney

DENVER, CO – Officials were dispatched to the scene of a vehicle collision on eastbound I-270 past York Street on Wednesday, according to Jayson Luber.

Luber, from Denver 7 Traffic, first reported the crash at 5:56 a.m., saying it happened in the left lane. One black car was significantly damaged, while a red SUV in front of it did not appear to have sustained any damage.

Here we go… looks like a new minor crash on EB 270 just past York. They are in the left lane. Slowing from I-76 and growing to I-25.

You could always use SB 25 to EB 70. pic.twitter.com/pZqGBLezQy

— Jayson Luber (@Denver7Traffic) February 18, 2026

Traffic delays built up and could be seen towards I-76 and I-25. During that time, drivers were encouraged to use southbound I-25 to eastbound I-70 as an alternative route.

The exact cause of the crash is under investigation.

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