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Driver killed in I-70 crash with RTD bus

Denver police said the crash occurred when a driver rear-ended an RTD bus that was not in service at the time.
Molly Cruse
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This vehicle is "NOT IN SERVICE" at RTD's main bus repair depot, June 25, 2019.
Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite

A fatal crash involving an RTD bus shut down westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near Holly Street in Denver for several hours early Monday morning. 

Denver police said the crash occurred when a driver rear-ended an RTD bus that was not in service at the time. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead. Both the driver of the bus and the motorist were the sole occupants of their vehicles. 

The bus driver did not report any injuries, according to an RTD spokesperson.

The highway remained closed for several hours as investigators worked at the scene, causing significant traffic delays during the morning commute. Westbound lanes have since reopened.

Denver Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Molly Cruse

Molly joined CPR as a News Fellow in 2023. Originally from England, Molly has called the U.S. home for over a decade.

Education:
Bachelor of science degree in environmental studies, Elon University; Master’s degree in journalism, University of Oregon.

Professional background:
Molly cut her teeth writing as an editorial intern for Earth Day Network, an environmental nonprofit based in Washington D.C. before deciding to pursue a master’s degree in journalism at the University of Oregon. As a graduate student, she worked as a freelance journalist, writing for various local magazines and weekly newspapers. Molly came to CPR after working as a multimedia field reporter for Capital Press, a regional newspaper based in the Pacific Northwest, covering stories on agriculture, rural communities, and the environment.

Outside of the newsroom, Molly can often be found exploring the Rockies one hike at a time with her 100lb, three-legged dog and sidekick, Winnie.

Awards:
Molly was awarded Most Outstanding Graduate Thesis from the faculty of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communications for her master’s thesis project; a podcast that she wrote and produced, titled “On the Brink.”

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