Colorado State Patrol

Law enforcement agencies in the Pikes Peak region are intensifying DUI enforcement this weekend as part of the 'Heat Is On' campaign. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office emphasizes reducing impaired driving victims and urges the public to arrange safe, sober transportation. Participating agencies include the Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado State Patrol, Cripple Creek Police Department, and Monument Police Department.

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.

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 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.

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.

ICE Denver arrested two men accused of attempted murder after a road rage incident involving gunfire, but no one was injured. The Boulder County District Attorney criticized ICE for initially misrepresenting the charges as homicide when no deaths occurred.

The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) advises drivers to avoid active wildfire areas and provides safety tips for driving through smoke during Colorado's fire season. Large fires are currently burning across the state, prompting the CSP to emphasize caution and preparedness.

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.

The Boulder-bound lanes of US Route 36 are closed following a 'major crash,' with officials advising alternate routes like McCaslin Road to Marshall Road or South Boulder Road. Colorado State Patrol is investigating the incident, which has caused an extended road closure.

A single-vehicle crash caused a grass fire in Adams County north of Denver International Airport on Saturday. The fire burned approximately 10 acres by 2:30 p.m., with Colorado State Patrol investigating and Brighton Fire responding to the incident at 120th and Watkins Road.

Waymo voluntarily recalled 3,800 autonomous vehicles due to a software issue allowing entry into closed freeway construction zones, but the company confirms this will not delay its Denver rollout timeline. Vehicles in Denver continue operating with human drivers, aiming for fully autonomous rides by late 2026. Commuters express safety concerns, while Waymo highlights its safety data showing 84% fewer crashes involving bicyclists compared to human-driven cars.

Highway 6 in Jefferson County is closed at milepost 263 due to a rock slide, hours after reopening from previous closures. The Colorado State Patrol confirmed the closure on Thursday.

Evergreen residents are advocating for improved safety on Evergreen Parkway after a hit-and-run crash killed Michael Longfellow and two other fatal crashes occurred in 2023. A petition led by Dave Masters calls for increased patrols, speed enforcement, and speed limit reviews. Colorado State Patrol and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office are collaborating on enforcement and exploring automated speed enforcement technology.

A man was arrested for a hit-and-run crash near Palmer High School in Colorado Springs, where a woman on a scooter was seriously injured. The suspect, Dathan Smith, allegedly fled the scene in a white Chevrolet Avalanche before being located and processed for driving under the influence.

Southbound I-25 is closed south of Wigwam between Rancho Colorado Boulevard and Exit 116, County Line Road due to an overturned semi-truck blocking both lanes. Emergency crews are on the scene, a detour is in place, and it is unclear if anyone is injured.

The Colorado State Patrol will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Highway 50 and Justice Center Drive in Cañon City from June 19 through early June 20. The operation will involve collaboration with the Cañon City Police Department and Fremont County Sheriff's Office.

Dashcam footage captured a Colorado State Patrol trooper avoiding a deer at night, an incident used to emphasize the importance of following traffic laws.

A serious injury crash on Highway 50 west of Cañon City, Colo., occurred on June 15, and the Colorado State Patrol is seeking witnesses or dashcam footage. Two people were seriously injured in the incident.