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Woman Dies After Jumping Or Being Pushed Out Of Moving Car On Highway 6 Near Golden

GOLDEN, Colo. (CBS4) - Colorado State Patrol responded to a deadly crash on U.S. 6 Saturday morning. Investigators preliminarily said the woman jumped, but now say it's unclear if she was pushed or left the vehicle on her own. The incident happened at around 2:30 a.m.

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The investigation closed the highway between Golden and Highway 119. CSP says the highway reopened at around 11 a.m.

CSP tells CBS4 the woman is a 45-year-old woman and was the passenger in the vehicle. A 61-year-old man was the driver and only other person in the vehicle.

CSP says the man is not cooperating with the investigation, but alcohol is a factor.

Authorities ask you avoid the area.

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