Single-vehicle crash blocks tunnel 1 trailhead entrance, Golden CO
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TrafficA single-vehicle accident occurred near Tunnel 1 trailhead on Highway 6 where a white SUV hit a guardrail and blocked the trailhead entrance. The driver was uninjured and arranged for a private tow truck.
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02:47
Transcript:
00:00
To the Tunnel 1 trailhead for a motor vehicle accident.
00:06
The vehicle struck the guardrail and was blocking the exit of Tunnel 1 trail.
00:12
Very timely.
00:15
Okay. Go ahead.
00:21
1540.
00:23
1540.
00:29
On the White River Forrester.
00:37
Tunnel 1, you mean Highway 6 Tunnel 1?
00:41
That's confirmed. Jefferson County Open Space Tunnel 1 Trailhead.
00:44
We'll be at the exit of the parking lot.
00:51
Vehicle is going to be undriveable.
00:52
The driver says he has a tow truck on the way.
00:56
Thank you. Did you have any fire, smoke, or fuel leakage?
01:04
No at this time.
01:07
Happy, thank you, I'll let them know.
01:10
Thank you. I'll let them know.
01:23
20. I'll be going off duty.
01:25
Have a great shift.
01:27
Have a good night.
01:30
15 both these parties are clear by the door killer.
01:43
I notified state about the accident. They have an extended ETA. The driver can file online if no one is injured and it is just them versus the guardrail.
02:03
16.46.
02:10
One Edward 3, Mary.
02:12
Mary, are you available for property damage?
02:16
Okay, I'm good.
02:18
It is Highway 6 about the 26 and 9.
02:23
By the Subaru, it is blocking a trailhead entrance.
02:31
Copy. I'm coming from 1198 in a 10.
02:39
I want to make Mary.
02:40
To see you're aware, it looks like a park ranger is on scene and the driver has a private tow.
02:45
Do you want me to see if they can counter?
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Location mentioned:
Tunnel 1 Trailhead, 22122 US-6, Golden, CO 80403
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