May 02, 2026
A Colorado State Patrol (CSP) trooper has been transported to the hospital after being struck by an alleged drunk driver on Saturday afternoon.According to CSP, they received a call around 1:00 p.m. about a van driver who was sp eeding and "actively drinking a beer" on northbound Interstate 25 near Walsenburg.CSP troopers were able to find the van traveling north just south of Pueblo.The van stopped on the off-ramp at exit 91, and a trooper was speaking to the driver, who was allegedly behaving uncooperatively.The trooper noticed a shotgun in the van, and shortly after, the van driver accelerated, knocking the trooper to the ground, and fled northbound on I-25.Another trooper was able to conduct a Tactical Vehicle Intervention and ram maneuver on the van, successfully disabling the car.The driver, a 32-year-old man from Weston, was arrested and booked into the Pueblo County Jail on the following charges; suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs felony eluding assault on a peace officer other unspecified chargesThe first trooper was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure but sustained minor injuries. He's since been released from the hospital.CSP is investigating the incident and will release more information at a later time.____Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching. ...read more read less
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