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Colorado investigators say man intentionally jumped in front of truck on E-470

The Colorado State Patrol says a man intentionally jumped in front of a white Chevrolet Silverado that was traveling on E-470 Thursday morning. Troopers said the crash happened about 6:19 a.m. in the southbound lanes. 

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The crash scene on E-470 on Thursday morning. CDOT

Troopers said the 34-year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead at the crash scene. The driver of the Chevy truck remained on scene to assist law enforcement with the investigation. 

All southbound lanes of E-470 were closed between mile marker 23 and mile marker 54 during the crash investigation. Traffic was diverted at 47th Avenue. All lanes reopened by 9:10 a.m.

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