Tag: Colorado State Patrol
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Pedestrian killed in crash involving Westminster city vehicle, state patrol says
A Westminster city vehicle was involved in a crash that killed a pedestrian on Friday night, according to Colorado State Patrol. In a CSP news release, troopers said the crash took place at around 5:28 p.m. at 9400 N. Sheridan Blvd, located near the Westminster City Center mall north of Route 36. A Westminster city…
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Car in deadly Douglas County crash was carjacked from Aurora RTD parking garage
The driver of a car that spun out of control, crashed and killed five people, including three children, in Douglas County south of Franktown on Monday had stolen the vehicle out of Aurora, authorities said. An Aurora Police Department spokesperson told The Denver Gazette the man carjacked the vehicle at a Regional Transportation District parking…
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5 killed, including adult and children from Colorado Springs, in multi-vehicle Douglas County crash
A three-vehicle crash that began when one driver lost control killed five people, including three juveniles and seriously injured two juveniles, in Douglas County just south of Franktown on Monday evening. A Toyota hatchback traveling southbound on Colorado 83 near Russellville Road went off the right shoulder for an unknown reason before rolling into the…
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Colorado State Patrol, Douglas County sheriff partner on one-day ‘move over’ enforcement operation
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Colorado State Patrol announced plans this week on a one-day enforcement campaign focused on drivers moving over for stationary and emergency vehicles. CSP’s “slow down, move over” enforcement period, taking place all day Wednesday, targets motorists traveling Interstate 25 and C-470, according to a state patrol news release. Wednesday’s…
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Surging motorcycle deaths in Colorado bring tragedy and tears
Chelsie Willing died on April 17, 2025, 10 days before her 21st birthday, when a car pulled out in front of her as she was riding her Yamaha R7 motorcycle on Platte Avenue in Colorado Springs. Motorcycling had been her passion, and she was happiest when she was riding, said her aunt, Windy McKay. The…
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Surging motorcycle deaths in Colorado bring tragedy and tears
Chelsie Willing died on April 17, 2025, 10 days before her 21st birthday, when a car pulled out in front of her as she was riding her Yamaha R7 motorcycle on Platte Avenue in Colorado Springs. Motorcycling had been her passion, and she was happiest when she was riding, said her aunt, Windy McKay. The…
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6 DUI suspects arrested at memorial checkpoint for fallen Golden officer
Multiple Jefferson County law enforcement agencies conducted a DUI checkpoint on Thursday in honor of a fallen Golden Police Department officer who died on the same date last year. The Colorado State Patrol, in partnership with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Golden Police Department and other agencies, held a checkpoint and increased patrol on Highway 6 in…
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Colorado State Patrol looking for hit-and-run suspect in Arvada
The Colorado State Patrol is asking the public for help in finding a suspect in a hit-and-run involving a stolen vehicle in Arvada Friday morning. CSP troopers responded to a crash on eastbound Interstate 76 near the southbound Sheridan Street exit around 11:30 a.m., according to a news release from the department. Preliminary investigations found…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond
SATURDAY Time for the Denver Nuggets season home opening to kick off with a community celebration, Can-I-Val Season Tip-Off Party on Wynkoop Plaza at Union Station. Mascot Rocky, the Average Joes and Skyline Drumline are all part of 3 p.m. food and games and prizes from Ball. Just follow the Nuggets’ colors in lights before…
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Woman struck by hit-and-run driver while ‘flagging down help’ after rollover crash on high country road
Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in tracking down a suspect in a hit-and-run case out of Colorado’s high country. The incident took place in Park County on the night of October 19 around 11:45 p.m. in the area of mile marker 197 on Highway 285. This is near the town of Jefferson, between…