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Westbound Highway 24 lanes reopened following an accident

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EL PASO COUNTY — The Colorado Department of Transportation says a crash is causing delays along westbound Highway 24 Friday afternoon.

Based on traffic cameras, the area is cleared of emergency vehicles and traffic is flowing normally.

The accident was located just west of Manitou Springs near Manitou Avenue and the Cave of the Winds entrance.

News5 reached out to the Colorado State Patrol and learned that this was a single vehicle accident involving a motorcycle. 1 person was transported to the hospital in unknown condition.

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