Update as of 11:00 a.m. Saturday:
CSP says that a teenager was crossing I-25 on foot from west to east, and after crossing the southbound lanes, they began crossing the northbound lanes.
A Jeep pulling a camping trailer on the northbound lanes of I-25 swerved to avoid hitting the teenager on the highway.
The teenager hit the left rear side of the Jeep, and then hit the camping trailer. The Jeep rolled into the right shoulder.
CSP says that the teenager was 13 years old.
There is still an ongoing investigation to determine if there will be any charges filed.
The road was cleared by 8:23 p.m.
Original coverage:
A teenager was killed on northbound I-25 at South Academy Boulevard Friday evening, according to the Colorado State Patrol (CSP).
The teenager was taken to the hospital, where they later died from their injuries.
CSP says the crash involved a 50-year-old man, who was not injured, driving a Jeep. At this time, it is unclear how the crash happened, and it is under investigation.
At this time, the northbound right lane and shoulder are closed. It is unclear when the lane will reopen, and travelers should expect delays in the area.
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