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Deadly crash causes delays along north and southbound I-25 on Friday near Fountain

Deadly crash causes delays along north and southbound I-25 on Friday near Fountain
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — A man is dead following a fatal crash along I-25 near Fountain on Friday morning.

According to the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), the crash occurred along northbound I-25 near the Santa Fe Avenue exit in Fountain at approximately 6:25 a.m.

CSP states that the crash involved only one vehicle, a pickup truck towing a camper. CSP says the vehicle rolled into the median following the crash.

One man was confirmed to be dead as a result of the crash, according to CSP.

Both the north and southbound lanes of I-25 were affected as crews responded and conducted an investigation in the area.

The lanes reopened following the crash around 10:30 a.m. The driver has not been identified at this time.

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