CSP: Multi-vehicle crash on I-70 caused by wrong-way driver

Published
June 18, 2026
Location
Idaho Springs, Colorado
I-70 east of Idaho Springs near the on-ramp of Highway 40
Incident type
Crash, Hit and run

Summary

Hit And Run Idaho Springs Colorado in Idaho Springs, Colorado: A wrong‐way driver entered the eastbound lanes of I-70 near Idaho Springs and attempted a U‐turn, causing a Subaru Crosstrek to collide with a Honda Accord. The Accord then struck a Toyota Avalon; the Crosstrek driver fled but later turned himself in.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Eric Smith Driver Unknown

Original reporting

CSP: Multi-vehicle crash on I-70 caused by wrong-way driver

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