Tow Truck Driver Injured in Secondary Crash on I-70 Amid Icy Conditions

Description: On January 5, 2025 icy conditions on westbound I-70 at milepost 158 led to a series of accidents, including a secondary crash involving a tow truck and a Colorado State Patrol vehicle in Eagle County...

Secondary Crash Involving Tow Truck Driver And Patrol Vehicle On Westbound I-70 Milepost 158

(Eagle County, COLO) Today at 8:09 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to westbound I-70, milepost 158, on a crash involving a tow truck. There have been multiple crashes in the area due to icy road conditions. The tow truck was in the area assisting a motorist stuck in the snow with his lights activated. The tow truck was then struck by a Ford F250.

While the Trooper was on scene investigating the tow truck and Ford F250 crash, the Trooper’s patrol vehicle was struck by a Jeep. The tow truck driver was pinned between the tow truck bed and the patrol vehicle. The Trooper was able to move before being struck.

The tow truck driver was transported to an area hospital. The tow truck driver has non life threatening injuries. The Trooper was not injured. 

I70 westbound was closed at 8:27 p.m. The roadway was expected to open shortly at the time this was published.

This remains an active investigation, with investigators still on scene. All possible causes for this crash are still under investigation.

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