Crime & Safety
Bear Struck And Killed On I-70; Woman Injured
A driver struck a bear and killed it on Interstate 70 early Wednesday morning, Colorado State Patrol said.
GENESEE PARK, CO -- A driver was injured when she struck and killed a bear on Interstate 70 Wednesday morning in Jefferson County. The woman's car was damaged after hitting the bear while driving east on I-70 near Genesee Park, the Colorado State Patrol said.
Emergency workers took the injured woman to a hospital.
Deer aren't the only animals to watch for on roadways this time of year. This bear was crossing the road today. Please watch for animals. pic.twitter.com/olL8vRwnpI
— CSP Public Affairs (@CSP_News) May 23, 2018
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