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DUI suspect crashes on RTD tracks in Lakewood

No injuries were reported in the crash

A suspected drunken driver crashed onto the train tracks near West 13th Avenue and Newland Street on Jan. 2, 2024, temporarily halting RTD service on the W Line. (Lakewood Police Department)
A suspected drunken driver crashed onto the train tracks near West 13th Avenue and Newland Street on Jan. 2, 2024, temporarily halting RTD service on the W Line. (Lakewood Police Department)
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 10: Denver Post reporter Katie Langford. (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post)
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Lightrail service through Lakewood was temporarily halted today after a suspected drunken driver crashed their car onto the train tracks, according to police.

No one was injured when a white Toyota truck veered off of West 13th Avenue near Newland Street and onto the train tracks,

The truck came to rest on its side, according to the department.

W Line services were replaced by shuttle buses for about 90 minutes, The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, according to Lakewood police.

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