Driver shot on I-70; westbound lanes closed near Wheat Ridge

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (KDVR) — The Wheat Ridge Police Department said a possible altercation led to a shooting on Interstate 70 Sunday morning.

The incident happened around 8:10 a.m. near I-70 and Ward Road.

“We can confirm the incident involved a firearm and the driver was shot,” WRPD said.

The two right lanes of westbound I-70 at Ward Road are closed for the investigation, WRPD said. The Ward Road off-ramp is also closed.


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Police said the driver of this truck was shot but is expected to survive.

Here are photos of the truck:

Possible altercation injures driver on I-70 on Jan. 29 (WRPD)Possible altercation injures driver on I-70 on Jan. 29 (WRPD)Possible altercation injures driver on I-70 on Jan. 29 (WRPD)

If you witnessed the altercation or have any information, please contact police at 303-980-7300.


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Police said to expect delays in the area.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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