CRIMEJun 14 · 15:35 UTCKMGH DENVER7Claire Lavezzorio

Hot weather, high gas prices fuel road rage incidents in Colorado, expert says

Two road rage incidents in Colorado, including a physical altercation on I-70 and a gunfire attack on a truck near US 36, have drawn attention to rising aggressive driving. AAA's Skyler McKinley attributes the trend to Colorado's car-dependent culture, hot summer weather, and high gas prices, which contribute to driver stress.

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