I-70
Coverage of I-70 in the Nexus archive.
- Deadly motorcycle crash in Wheat Ridge, alcohol may be a factor
A motorcyclist was killed during a crash that occurred on Friday night near Highway 58 eastbound to I-70. Wheat Ridge Police stated that alcohol may have been a contributing factor in the accident.
- A hot and stormy late August weekend is in store for Colorado
A hot and stormy late August weekend is in store for Colorado. Thunderstorms are possible across various locations, with main hazards including heavy rain, lightning, small hail, and gusty wind. Temperatures are expected to be about 10 degrees above average over the coming weekend.
- Wonder why gas prices vary from station to station? Professor explains what goes into price at the pump
Professor Kishore Kulkarni explains that gas price variations are due to multiple factors, including differences in wholesaler costs and whether the fuel is locally produced. Competition and customer behavior also play a role; stations with fewer competitors or those located on high-traffic routes like I-70 may charge more. Additionally, brand loyalty can influence consumer willingness to pay higher prices at their preferred station.
- Juvenile dies after being ejected during a single-vehicle crash on I-70
A juvenile died following a single-vehicle crash on I-70. The fatal incident occurred when the individual was ejected during the accident on Wednesday afternoon.
- CDOT clears ‘lake’s worth of water,’ debris from I-70 after Garfield County mudslide
A massive mudslide buried I-70 in Garfield County, Colorado, with over 300 yards of the highway covered in mud, debris, and 'a lake’s worth of water,' leading to a three-day closure. CDOT crews reopened the corridor by Thursday after extensive cleanup efforts, with no injuries reported.
- Mudslides close I-70, roads in western Colorado
Mudslides caused by flash flooding have closed I-70 and other roads in western Colorado between exit 97 near Silt and exit 105 near New Castle. The flooding pushed mud and debris onto the interstate.
- Footage shows drivers stop in middle of I-70 for confrontation
Dashcam footage captured two men stopping in the middle lane of Interstate 70 during a road rage confrontation on Wednesday. The incident occurred on I-70 and involved a confrontation between drivers.
- I-70 road rage: 2 drivers get disorderly conduct summons after video shows confrontation in middle of highway
Two drivers involved in a road rage altercation on I-70 in Wheat Ridge were issued disorderly conduct summons after a video showed them stopping in the highway, exchanging physical confrontations, and damaging property. Police emphasized the danger of the situation and warned drivers to avoid similar behavior.
- E-bike rider critically injured in crash after riding onto I-70 to escape from police dies, DPD says
An e-bike rider was critically injured in a crash on eastbound I-70 in Denver after attempting to elude police during a traffic stop. The rider, whose identity was not released, was pronounced dead the following day. Denver Police Department confirmed an internal review is underway.