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I-70 Closure Near Eisenhower Tunnel: 19 Injured in 70 Vehicle Crash
Description: Multi-vehicle crash shuts down I-70 near Eisenhower Tunnel in Colorado. 19 injured, eastbound lanes closed 4–6 hours. Read the full Statement from The Colorado State Patrol Public Affairs Office...
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Both Directions of Interstate 70 at Eisenhower Tunnel
(COLORADO) – On April 14, 2026, the Colorado State Patrol responded to the area of Interstate 70 near Eisenhower Tunnel (milepost 216) for a reported large multi-vehicle crash. The roadway will be closed in both directions for an extended period of time.
Information will be released as it becomes available. Alternate routes are advised for those traveling on Interstate 70.
**UPDATE**
(COLORADO) - This crash was first reported to the Colorado State Patrol at 2:50 p.m. and occurred only on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the Eisenhower Tunnel. Currently, 19 people are being transported due to this crash scene with varying injuries, and no fatalities have been reported at this time. It has not been confirmed how many vehicles are involved.
The westbound left lane of Interstate 70 is closed for medical staging purposes. The westbound right lane of I-70 is open and moving slowly. All of eastbound Interstate 70 is estimated to be closed for the next 4-6 hours.
**UPDATE**
(COLORADO) - The most recent estimate from responders at the scene shows that approximately 70 vehicles were involved in this incident, with 19 people evaluated on scene for injuries, 11 declined transportation, 8 were transported to nearby area hospitals for their injuries, and one person of those 8 sustained serious bodily injuries.
Interstate 70 westbound at the Eisenhower Tunnel was briefly closed for an unrelated incident involving a pickup truck and trailer that jack-knifed; however, all westbound lanes have since been opened.
Eastbound Interstate 70 is estimated to be open in approximately one hour. Visit COTrip.org for real-time roadway openings and conditions. Any further updates will be released when they become available.
**UPDATE**
(COLORADO) - The following are updates related to this incident.
The Colorado State Patrol towed approximately 40 vehicles (this includes CMV's, trailers, passenger vehicles, etc.) from the crash scene on I-70, taking them to the Loveland Ski Basin parking lot. Troopers completed paperwork for those vehicles at this location. An estimated 60-70 vehicles were involved, including those that could be driven from the scene.
Of the eight people transported to an area hospital, seven had only minor injuries. One party suffered serious bodily injury. There were no fatalities as a result of this crash.
All lanes of travel for eastbound Interstate 70 were open just after 8 p.m. yesterday evening.
Wet, heavy snow accumulation on the roadway, causing slick conditions, is believed to be a primary factor in this crash, along with vehicles traveling too fast for the conditions, following too closely, and insufficient tire tread depth.
No citations have been issued for this incident at this time.
Shuttle buses from Loveland Basin and the Roundabout Bus in Clear Creek transported passengers and drivers who were not claiming injury to the Loveland Ski Basin Lodge, where they could stay warm and be evaluated by medical first responders.
The Colorado State Patrol wants drivers to remember that even though it isn't "Winter" according to the calendar, spring storms can still bring snow, ice, fog and high winds impacting Colorado roadways.
Colorado is anticipating another storm this Friday, so please drive with caution, increase following distance, decrease speeds, and remain attentive. If you find yourself in a crash, the safest place for you is in your vehicle. Please remain inside and wait for directions from law enforcement.
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