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State Troopers: Driver Killed In I-70 Rollover Under Marijuana Influence

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - Colorado State Troopers believe the driver killed in a serious crash on Interstate 70 near Genesee in Jefferson County on Monday was under the influence of marijuana at the time of the crash.

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Copter4 flew over the crash on I-70 (credit: CBS)

The crash closed all eastbound lanes and one lane going west during the investigation and cleanup.

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Deadly crash scene on I-70 near Genesee. (credit: CBS)

The driver, identified as Isabelle Wang, 21, was under the influence of marijuana at the time of the crash. She wasn't wearing a seatbelt and died at the scene.

A 23-year-old man was in the passenger seat and suffered serious injuries in the crash.

Crash shuts down eastbound I-70 near Genesee

Crash shuts down eastbound I-70 near Genesee: One person has died as a result of the crash. There's no estimate for when the eastbound lanes will reopen.

Posted by CBS Denver on Monday, September 10, 2018
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