News: 1 sent to hospital after multi-car crash in NE Denver

DENVER, CO – Denver Police are investigating an injury collision Tuesday evening, December 31, involving multiple vehicles in the city’s northeast corner, according to the department’s X page.

The incident took place near East 40th Avenue and Havana Street, just south of the Interstate 70 ramps in the Central Park area. It was first reported shortly after 6:41 p.m.

Officials have not released a statement about the crash, but three motorists were involved, and one person had to be taken to an area hospital for unknown injuries.

A section of westbound East 40th Avenue was blocked to accommodate the emergency response and investigation.

#TRAFFIC: #DPD is investigating a traffic crash with injury involving three motorists in the area of E 40th Ave/Havana St. One person was transported to the hospital with unknown extent of injuries. Westbound E 40th Ave is closed west of Havana. Alternate routes advised. #Denver pic.twitter.com/JkRca9dRta

— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) January 1, 2025

Motorists were asked to find alternate routes.

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