An 82-year-old woman tragically lost her life in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 76 in the Denver metro area. The incident that occurred on Thursday afternoon is currently under investigation by the Brighton Police Department, as CBS News Colorado reported. The accident took place near the Eagle Boulevard exit, with the motorcyclist striking the center barrier, leading to her ejection from the vehicle and the motorcycle rolling into oncoming traffic, according to details provided by 9News.
The woman was subsequently rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead shortly thereafter; meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle hit by the motorcycle in the westbound lane did not sustain any injuries and an off-duty Aurora police officer who provided first aid until additional responders arrived was present at the scene, this concerning event develops further as authorities mention that neither speed, alcohol, nor drugs are considered factors in the crash, and the Brighton Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit continues their investigation and appeals to the public for any information that could shed light on the circumstances surrounding the crash, individuals with insights are encouraged to call their tip line at 303-655-8740, this tragic story unfolding amidst the hustle of daily commutes and the often-unseen perils that accompany them…