Two police officers were hit and one died in an accident on a Colorado highway

GOLDEN, Colo. (KKTV) – Two Golden police officers were struck by a car and one died while working at the scene of an accident Wednesday night, according to the Colorado State Patrol.

According to CSP, at approximately 4:56 p.m., three Golden Police officers were on Highway 58 assisting at the scene of the crash east of Washington Avenue. One officer was in a police car while the other two officers were outside at the scene.

Another vehicle drove past on the roadway, hitting two officers and forcing them under the original crashed vehicle. CSP said one died at the scene and the other suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital.

CSP said the driver was arrested for possible impaired driving and their Vehicle Crimes Unit continues to investigate the accident.

As of 9 p.m., the intersection was closed and CSP said there was no estimate as to when it would reopen.

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