The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a single vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred today (February 1), at approximately 4 a.m., on Interstate 70 near mile 68, in Garfield County. A Dodge Ram, driven by 22 year old Continue reading
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22 Year Old Dies In Crash On I-70
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Rifle Woman Killed in I-70 Crash
A 60-year old Rifle woman was killed in a crash yesterday morning on I-70. According to the Colorado State Patrol, the unidentified woman lost control of her vehicle and rolled it across the Continue reading
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Accidents Reported During Yesterday’s Snow Storm
The Colorado State Patrol responded to a commercial motor vehicle crash yesterday on I-70 in Eagle County. The westbound lanes of the interstate were closed for nearly three hours because of the incident. A semi-truck and box trailer was on Interstate 70 in a left curve when the trailer lost traction on the snowy road. The Continue reading
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Snow Causes Road Problems
Yesterday’s snowfall caused problems on many of the state’s roadways yesterday. The Colorado State Patrol reported several accidents along I-70 and I-25 yesterday, as well as along mountain roads. An accident yesterday on Highway 40 involved a jack-knifed semi just west of Milner. No details have been released on that Continue reading
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Tanker Fire Reason for I-70 Closure Yesterday
A tanker caught fire yesterday evening, closing westbound Interstate 70 near Gypsum for about an hour. Nobody was injured in the blaze. Just after 5 yesterday, 43-year-old Vincent Vanputten, of Commerce City, was driving a tractor-trailer loaded with gasoline, when the trailer blew a tire and Continue reading
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3 People Missing in Massive Mudslide In Mesa County
The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is coordinating efforts to locate 3 people thought to be missing after being caught in the large mudslide which occurred about 6:15 Saturday night. Video’s of the Sheriff’s news conference can be found below. Continue reading
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Wounded Trooper “Awake and Communicating”
The Colorado State Patrol says a trooper who was shot yesterday on I-70, while assisting a motorist, is now awake and communicating. Trooper Eugene Hofacker was taken to Valley View Hospital in Glenwood in critical, but stable condition after the shooting. The shooter was reportedly killed by another trooper who stopped to help. Both directions of Continue reading
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Injured State Trooper Identified
The Trooper injured by gunfire Thursday morning has been identified. Colorado State Patrol Trooper, Eugene Hofacker, a 6 year veteran of the department was shot after stopping to assist a motorist . He was taken to Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs in critical but stable condition. A suspect Continue reading
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State Patrol Officer Shooting Closes I-70
A shooting forced the Colorado State Patrol to close down I-70 today. As of 2pm today I-70 west bound remained closed from Glenwood to Wolcott except to local traffic. Investigators on scene estimate that the I-70 may be open to westbound traffic by 5 p.m. Traffic on eastbound I-70 began moving around 2pm. According to the Colorado State Patrol Continue reading
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I-70 Closed for Most of the Day Due to Shooting Investigation
A shooting has forced the Colorado State Patrol to close down I-70 today. According to reports, a trooper made a routine stop near Dotsero, when shots were fired. The trooper was injured, and the suspect is reportedly dead. The trooper has not been identified, and is being treated at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood. I-70 is west bound is closed Continue reading
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