Highway 285 reopens after 14 hour closure after fatal Colorado crash near Conifer

Highway 285 is back open in both directions near Conifer following a 14 hour closure after a fatal crash involving a semi truck on Tuesday. 

The closure started at 5 p.m. after a a semi truck went off the side of the road. It rolled on its side and dumped its load of pipe and iron on five other vehicles. One person who was struck was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road closure was in place overnight while crews removed the materials from the road.

"We appreciate the community's patience as we worked through this complex investigation to best serve the families affected by this crash," the Colorado State Patrol said in a social media post.

The identity of the driver who was killed hasn't been released.