State Trooper Injured In Crash On I-70
RIFLE, Colo. (CBS4) - An unmarked Colorado State Patrol trooper's car was struck from behind while parked on the shoulder of Interstate 70 on Monday morning.
The trooper was parked on the side of I-70 near the West Rifle exit.
CBS4 has learned the trooper did sustain some injuries and was rushed to a local medical center. Her identity has not been released.
According to Colorado State troopers in Eagle, the interstate was closed in that area for several the crashes Monday morning.
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