DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colorado—Two people were injured in a small plane crash Sunday south of Denver as the pilot attempted to land on the Interstate.
Just after 8 am, multiple agencies respond to the crash in a creek just east of Interstate 25 near the exit for Larkspur, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's office.
Emergency personnel had to wade through waist-deep water to bring two individuals out. They were out of the plane when deputies got them.
The two individuals were turned over to medical personnel. Both were transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries. Authorities did not release an update on the extent of their injuries. First responders also took care of a small fuel leak.
At around 9 am, there was a temporary flight restriction issued for this crash.
Preliminary investigation shows that the plane hit a sign on the Interstate, causing the plane to veer off to the east and crash. Officials have not indicated what caused the pilot to attempt to land on the Interstate. The official cause of the crash will come from the FAA and NTSB. Authorities released no additional details.