Driver found sleeping at wheel on I-70 near Blue River Parkway

Heard on: Jefferson County CO Regional Interop

01:13

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And they stopped over the exit that leads to Blue River Parkway.

00:09

Apparently, the driver's sleeping at the wheel.

00:10

The driver then got out of the vehicle, handed our officer their keys, and we get somebody to head out there, but they're not answering any of their phone lines.

00:18

I apologize, I had primary.

00:20

Yeah, it was I 70 .

00:22

Around Blue River for someone sleeping at the.A

00:26

Interstate 70 westbound and at the exit at Blue River Parkway.

00:33

Seventy-year-old driver who was sleeping at the wheel, very agitated, got out of the vehicle, handled our officer, their keys.

00:41

License plate is going to be (number withheld).

00:47

Have him in custody.

00:51

I don't believe.

00:52

Let me check with Silverthorne.

00:53

Just showed up with them as well.

00:54

I'll provide cover.

00:57

Okay, perfect. Are you need?

00:59

Are you good with that on scene?

01:02

Let me check with my unit.

01:06

And it looks like Silverthorne is waiting on a response from state as well.

01:09

So if you guys can respond out there, that'd be great.

01:12

Looks like they have him detained right now.

2026-10-21 22:19 UTC

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I-70, Silverthorne, CO

Driver found sleeping at wheel on I-70 near Blue River Parkway

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Driver found sleeping at wheel on I-70 near Blue River Parkway

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