Interstate 70
Coverage of Interstate 70 in the Nexus archive.
- Colorado State Patrol cruiser struck by suspected drunk driver on I-70; trooper sent to hospital
A Colorado State Patrol trooper was hospitalized after his cruiser was struck by a Jeep during a traffic stop on Interstate 70. The incident involved a 47-year-old woman suspected of driving under the influence and a 44-year-old woman driving without a license, both facing charges. All three individuals involved were hospitalized but later released.
- Man sought after tow truck driver seriously injured during 'physical altercation' on I-70
The Colorado State Patrol is seeking a man involved in a physical altercation on Interstate 70 that left a tow truck driver with serious injuries. The incident occurred on I-70 and resulted in the driver being hospitalized.
- Colorado State Patrol searching for driver accused of attacking tow truck driver, fleeing scene near Limon
Colorado State Patrol is searching for a suspect who attacked a tow truck driver on Interstate 70 west of Limon, Colorado, then fled in a silver 2007 Dodge Dakota with license plate AEM-F22. The tow truck driver sustained serious injuries but was released from the hospital after the incident.
- Colorado State Patrol cruiser struck by suspected drunk driver on I-70; trooper sent to hospital
A Colorado State Patrol trooper was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a Jeep during a traffic stop on Interstate 70 near Watkins. The incident involved a vehicle that failed to yield to an emergency vehicle and a 47-year-old woman suspected of driving under the influence. Three people, including the trooper, were hospitalized but later released.
- Driver, pursued by Clear Creek Co. sheriff's deputies, going wrong way on I-70 causes semitruck tanker crash
A driver pursued by Clear Creek County Sheriff's deputies for 20 miles went the wrong way on I-70 west of Georgetown, causing a semitruck tanker to crash and spill fuel. The driver, who stole a Mitsubishi Endeavor and fled police, was hospitalized as a precaution; no other injuries were reported.
- Fire danger remains high across good portion of Colorado
Fire danger remains high across much of Colorado due to dry, windy conditions and ongoing wildfires. Air quality alerts are in effect until 4 p.m. Monday due to smoke from western wildfires and new blazes in western Colorado. Red flag warnings persist for higher-terrain areas along and south of Interstate 70, with fire weather watches issued for Tuesday.
- Helicopter leaves from I-70 with injured biker
A helicopter is waiting for an injured hiker on Interstate 70 near Bakerville on Sunday afternoon.
- Parts of I-70 closed in Wheat Ridge for serious crash
Portions of Interstate 70 in Wheat Ridge were closed on Tuesday afternoon due to a serious crash. Police are on the scene investigating the incident.
- Footage shows drivers stop in middle of I-70 for confrontation
Dashcam footage showed two men stopping in the middle lane of Interstate 70 for a confrontation during a road rage incident on Wednesday.
- Colorado highway descends into chaos after massive 75-vehicle pileup, amid hazardous winter weather
A massive 75-vehicle pileup occurred on Interstate 70 near Loveland Ski Area in Colorado due to hazardous winter weather, causing a two-way lane shutdown. Authorities, including the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office and Colorado Department of Transportation, reported no injuries but warned of prolonged traffic delays. The crash happened near the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel, a known bottleneck during peak ski season.