Four-vehicle crash shuts down Foothills Parkway

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One person was seriously injured Thursday afternoon

Four vehicles were involved in a serious crash where northbound Foothills Parkway changes into Diagonal Highway in Boulder on Thursday. PHOTOS BY CLIFF GRASSMICK — STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Boulder police responded to a four-vehicle crash about 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon at Valmont Road and Foothills Parkway.

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By Mitchell Byars and Annie Mehl

Prairie Mountain Media

Boulder police responded to a serious crash at Valmont Road and Foothills Parkway on Thursday afternoon.

The crash occurred at about 4 p.m. and was initially reported as a rollover on police radio traffic.

Boulder police reopened one southbound lane but northbound Foothills Parkway at Arapahoe Avenue remained fully closed Thursday evening, said Marya Washburn, spokesperson for the Boulder Police Department.

Washburn said four vehicles were involved, and one person suffered serious injuries. She did not know if anyone was taken to the hospital or if any other injuries were reported. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

The Boulder Police Department is asking any witnesses to contact officer Alexander Kicera at 720-724-5938.