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Colorado pedestrian killed in I-25 crash after leaving medical center

Police in Lone Tree are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by vehicles on Interstate 25 over the weekend.

According to the City of Lone Tree, a man left the HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge medical complex while on a hold Saturday night. Police officers reportedly saw him on the light rail tracks and advised the Regional Transportation District to shut down trains in the area.

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The man reportedly spotted the officers as he approached the Lincoln Station platform and turned back south.

Police said the man jumped the fence and attempted to run across I-25 when he was struck by vehicles. Officers immediately took lifesaving measures and the man was taken to HCA HealthONE SkyRidge, where he was pronounced deceased.

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Southbound I-25 at C470 was temporarily closed while first responders worked the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.

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