A Colorado State Patrol vehicle was struck Saturday morning while responding to a crash on I-70. According to authorities, the trooper was stopped blocking eastbound traffic in the left lane while working the scene when a vehicle struck her cruiser from behind. The highway was temporarily closed near milepost 105, New Castle between Rifle and Glenwood Springs while the scene was cleared. Officials said neither the trooper nor the other driver involved in the crash were injured.
Main Idea: A Colorado State Patrol cruiser was hit while blocking traffic at a crash scene on I-70, but no one was hurt.
Key Points:
A crash blocking I-70 can delay drivers, raise travel risks, and disrupt freight and commuter trips in the mountain corridor.
Colorado State Patrol and the National Weather Service warnings may help drivers slow down and avoid more crashes.
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