Pedestrian struck by Honda CR-V on Highway 36 east of Bould…

Pedestrian Hit Colorado Today in Colorado: A Mercury Mountaineer SUV broke down in the center lane of westbound Highway 36 near milepost 41 east of Boulder on Saturday afternoon around 3:45 p.m. Pedestrians on both shoulders walked toward the disabled vehicle. A Honda CR-V traveling west on the highway attempted to avoid the Mountaineer, lost control, swerved into the inside shoulder, and struck a male pedestrian. The man was taken to an area hospital for treatment; the severity of his injuries was not yet known. Colorado State Patrol temporarily closed westbound Highway 36 and diverted traffic to McCaslin Boulevard while investigating.