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The Iowa DOT has issued a travel advisory for Highway 6 between Coralville and West Liberty, as the roadway is completely covered with snow, making it very dangerous to travel.
A motorcyclist was killed and two others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 6 near I-80 in Lancaster County, Nebraska. The crash occurred when a group of three motorcycles were traveling behind two cars that were traveling side-by-side. Both cars slowed down, causing one of the motorcyclists to abruptly brake, resulting in a chain reaction crash. The 55-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other two motorcyclists were transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The crash is under investigation, and anyone with information is urged to contact the sheriff's office.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 70 have reopened, but eastbound Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 6 are expected to remain closed overnight due to an actively burning wildfire near Wolcott, Colorado. The fire, known as the Eagle River Fire, has caused traffic disruptions, with detours in place and power outages expected in some areas. Firefighters and air firefighting resources are on the scene, and updates can be found on COTrip.org.
One person was killed and another was hospitalized with serious injuries but not life-threatening after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 6 in Greenwood, Nebraska. The Cass County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident with assistance from the Nebraska State Patrol. Highway 6 was closed for several hours during the investigation.
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a commercial motor vehicle on Highway 6 in Navasota, Texas. The truck driver attempted to avoid the pedestrian and lost control, rolling into a ditch. The cause of the crash is under investigation. The driver of the truck sustained minor injuries, while the pedestrian passed away on the scene. Highway 6 southbound traffic is being detoured to the feeder road north of Highway 90, and the entrance ramp at Highway 90 onto Highway 6 is closed.