September 27, 2024

Truck driver cleared of charges in fatal I-70 crash

Steve Smith

A truck driver won't face charges after an I-70 crash in Wheat Ridge, Colorado that left three people dead.

What happened: On August 15th, the truck overturned, scattering pipes and causing collisions with five other vehicles around 8:20 a.m.

Key details:

The truck was traveling at 59 mph in a 60 mph zone.
It had passed a weigh station inspection 40 minutes before the crash, showing no issues.
The load was described as "over-strapped" and the truck was 8,000 pounds under the weight limit.

The investigation: The truck's brakes were found to be functioning properly, and the driver showed no signs of impairment. The trucking company was fully compliant during this investigation, according to Fox 31.

The Colorado Department of Transportation is now working to lower the speed limit in the area, which has seen several serious crashes involving commercial vehicles.

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