GOLDEN, Colo. — A Golden police officer was killed — a second seriously injured — after they were struck by a suspected DUI driver while investigating a crash on Highway 58 Wednesday evening.
Golden Police Chief Joe Harvey said three of his officers were called out to investigate a crash on Highway 58 near Washington Avenue around 5 p.m. The officers were outside of their vehicles when two were struck by a suspected DUI driver, according to Harvey.
The two officers were trapped underneath the vehicle. One of the officers was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The second officer was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Harvey said the officer's wife asked that his name not be released. The police chief only identified the fallen officer as a 33-year-old man.
"He's an amazing human being. He has had a long, stellar career in the military, where he flew Black Hawk helicopters and served as a commander," Harvey said. "He will be survived by a wonderful wife, a sister and parents."
Harvey said the driver who struck the officers was taken into custody.
Highway 58 is shut down for nearly four miles between CO 93 (Golden) and Interstate 70 (Fairmount).
The Colorado State Patrol Vehicular Crimes Unit is investigating the incident. Drivers are asked to avoid the area until further notice.
This is a developing story.
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