Authorities in Clear Creek County are investigating after a body was found along U.S. 6 on Wednesday morning near its intersection with Interstate 70 east of Idaho Springs.
The county sheriff’s office says the person — a male — was discovered about 8 a.m.
Update: The Sheriff's Office is investigating a death found at mm 259.5 on Hwy 6. Clear Creek PIO on scene
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“At this point in the investigation, it is unknown if a vehicle struck the male or if there are any suspicious circumstances or foul play involved,” the sheriff’s office said.
The highway through Clear Creek Canyon was closed in both directions while investigators processed the scene. The State Patrol is working with the sheriff’s office.
Possible auto pedestrian crash on Colorado 6 at MP259
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The victim’s name has not been released.
Anyone with information about the situation is asked to call the sheriff’s office’s investigations division at 303-679-2388.
