A motorcyclist died early Saturday morning after crashing near the ramp in south Denver connecting southbound Interstate 225 to southbound Interstate 25. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Colorado School of Mines professor charged with homicide, assault in crash that killed Golden police officer Crashes and Disasters | Colorado State Patrol trooper struck, injured by suspected drunken driver in El Paso County Crashes and Disasters | Judge dismisses fatal I-70 crash case over Jeffco DA’s discovery violations Crashes and Disasters | Memorial service announced for Golden police officer killed in suspected DUI crash Crashes and Disasters | Golden officer killed in suspected DUI crash identified; Colorado School of Mines professor arrested Denver police announced the crash on social media at 2:54 a.m., saying the motorcyclist was seriously injured and warning drivers in the area to expect delays. Four and a half hours later, police reported that the motorcyclist had been pronounced dead at the scene. I-25 and I-225 were both open at the junction as of 9:45 a.m., according to the Colorado Department of Transportation’s statewide road conditions map. Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.