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Driver hospitalized after crashing into trooper on I-76

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A Colorado State Patrol trooper was involved in a crash on I-76 when a driver slammed into the cruiser. CSP tweeted, "Please, please, put the cell phone down or pull off the road to use it." 

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Colorado State Patrol

The crash happened on I-76 at mile marker 111 near Sterling. The trooper is ok and the driver who struck him was rushed to the hospital.

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