Alcohol & Drugs Suspected After Vehicle Rolls Off Flyover Onto I-70 Embankment
AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) - Aurora police responded to a tragic scene on Interstate 70 Sunday morning. Police say a Ford Expedition rolled over from the Pena Boulevard flyover onto an I-70 embankment.
Six people were inside the vehicle and five people were ejected. One person died. He was a 56-year-old male passenger.
Police say the driver failed to negotiate the curve when exiting eastbound I-70 onto northbound Pena Boulevard. The SUV finally stopped near a drainage canal.
Investigators believe alcohol and drugs are factors. Identities have not been released.
No other vehicles were involved.
Anyone who may have witnessed this crash, has dash cam footage, or if you have any information about this incident is asked to contact the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.
