Man Walking Close to Traffic on I-70 Poses Hazard, Eagle County CO


Officers responded to a report of a man walking very near the westbound lane of I-70 near Highway 82. He was pushing a shopping cart and posed a risk of being struck by passing vehicles. Authorities conducted a welfare check to ensure his safety.
Audio|Source: Summit and Eagle County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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I have a copy for a welfare check possible hazard.
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Thank you. Go ahead. I am I-70 Westbound passing the one, two, three.
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This is at Highway 82 Mile Post 11 Westbound.
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RP advises of a male walking on the right side of the road with a shopping cart, green jacket, dark pants, and white shoes.
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I called Darko for some clarification.
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Said he's walking very close to the road and is worried that someone not paying attention might hit him.
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I-70, Colorado
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