1 killed, 2 injured in overnight I-25 crashes north of Denver

Colorado State Patrol reports multiple vehicle collision on Interstate 25 early Saturday morning

Apr. 4, 2026 at 4:18pm

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One person was killed and two others were injured in a series of crashes on Interstate 25 north of Denver in the early hours of Saturday morning, according to the Colorado State Patrol. The crashes involved a Chevrolet Trax, a Mitsubishi Outlander, and a Mercedes-Benz C43, and occurred around 3:42 a.m. near East 58th Avenue.

Why it matters

Interstate 25 is a major highway running through the Denver metropolitan area, and crashes on this stretch can cause significant traffic disruptions and raise safety concerns for drivers in the region.

The details

According to state officials, the initial crash occurred when the Chevrolet Trax hit the Mitsubishi Outlander, and the Trax was then struck by the Mercedes-Benz. The SUV driver and passenger were outside their vehicle when the Mercedes-Benz crashed into them. A 30-year-old man from the SUV was pronounced dead at the hospital, while a 20-year-old man from the same vehicle is in serious condition. The Mercedes-Benz driver, a 27-year-old man, was also hospitalized with unknown injuries. The Mitsubishi driver was not reported to have any injuries.

  • The crashes happened on northbound I-25 near East 58th Avenue at 3:42 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
  • Northbound I-25 was closed for nearly five hours after the crash and reopened at 8:24 a.m. on April 4, 2026.

The players

Colorado State Patrol

The state law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the multiple-vehicle crash on Interstate 25.

Adams County Coroner's Office

The local government agency responsible for identifying and releasing the name of the 30-year-old man killed in the crash.

Colorado Department of Transportation

The state agency that managed the closure and reopening of northbound I-25 following the crashes.

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The takeaway

This tragic incident on a major Denver-area highway underscores the importance of driver safety and the need for continued infrastructure improvements to prevent such fatal crashes in the future.