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

Semi crashes into power pole, motorcylist injured on South Parker Road
Semi crashes into power pole, motorcylist injured on South Parker Road 00:15

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. 

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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. 

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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.  

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