Colorado mom hit by falling pole on interstate denied claim by state

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. ( KDVR ) — A Colorado mother hit by a falling light pole on Interstate 25 is sharing her story with NewsNation affiliate KDVR, hoping to raise awareness as she battles the state’s claims process almost a year later.

Driving along I-25, light poles are a constant sight lining the roadway.

“That’s why I feel like it’s important to share my story, because this could happen to someone else and this could kill someone,” Colorado mother Danielle Finzel said.

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Finzel feels lucky she’s alive to share her story after a light pole fell on her in traffic on I-25 in the spring of 2024…

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