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Semi crashes into power pole, motorcylist injured on South Parker Road in Denver metro area

Updated on: July 15, 2024 / 5:27 PM MDT / CBS Colorado

Semi crashes into power pole, motorcylist injured on South Parker Road

A semi crashed into a power pole and a motorcyclist was injured on South Parker Road on Monday afternoon. All lanes of South Parker Road were closed for several hours in both directions between East Iliff Avenue and South Dayton Street.

A semi crashed into a power pole on South Parker Road on Monday. CBS

Power was turned off in that area due to the downed power pole, according to Xcel Energy crews.

The crash happened at the intersection of South Parker Road and Emporia Street about 12:15 p.m.

A motorcyclist was injured in a crash involving a semi on South Parker Road. CBS

What happened leading up to the crash is being investigated.

Jennifer McRae

Jennifer McRae is a digital media producer for CBS Colorado with more than 25 years of experience in news. Jennifer is part of the digital team recognized for excellence for Best Website several times by the Colorado Broadcasters Association.

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