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Foolish Colorado driver filmed ignoring roadblock and powering truck towards bridge that had collapsed in severe flooding

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Kozhasbay, D. (2026, November 3). Foolish Colorado driver filmed ignoring roadblock and powering truck towards bridge that had collapsed in severe flooding. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16262055/Colorado-driver-bridge-collapsed-severe-flooding.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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A truck driver in Colorado ignored roadblock warnings and nearly drove onto a collapsed bridge during severe flooding near Pagosa Springs. The incident was captured on video by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, showing the driver disregarding patrol officers' signals and coming to a halt just short of falling into the San Juan River. This event highlights the dangerous conditions caused by recent flooding in Southwest Colorado, where several major road closures have been implemented due to hazardous river levels and infrastructure damage.

Written by AI on 2026-11-03, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On November 3, 2026, a reckless truck driver in Colorado ignored multiple warning signs and patrol officers and nearly drove into the collapsed San Juan River Bridge near Pagosa Springs. The bridge had been closed since October 24 due to severe flooding caused by heavy rains across Southwestern Colorado. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), there is no estimated time for reopening as it depends on river flows and weather conditions.

The incident was captured on video by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) patrol officers who were trying to prevent drivers from entering the danger zone. The driver ignored roadblocks and almost drove off the bridge, stopping just before reaching the broken edge. This near-collision highlights the ongoing challenges faced in disaster-stricken areas where infrastructure is compromised.

Southwestern Colorado has experienced significant flooding, leading to several major road closures over the past week. CPW Southwest Region Manager Cory Chick warned that recovery efforts would take considerable time and urged drivers to heed warnings and avoid dangerous routes.

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“While both articles are about flooding in Colorado and mention the San Juan River, they describe different incidents: one about mandatory evacuations due to rising river levels, the other about a driver ignoring roadblocks at a collapsed bridge.”

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“Article A describes the imminent threat of catastrophic flooding in a Colorado town due to heavy rainfall and rising river levels, while Article B reports on an incident where a driver ignores roadblocks near a collapsed bridge that occurred as a result of severe flooding. Although they are related events, they describe different specific incidents happening at distinct times.”

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🔮 Please understand that what southwest Colorado is facing right now is a disaster that will take considerable time to work through,' CPW Southwest Region Manager Cory Chick said in a news release on Monday.

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A truck driver in Colorado blew through a roadblock and almost drove onto a flooded bridge, despite road patrol's best warnings. asserted

driver → blow → warnings

A video shared by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) showed a reckless driver almost driving into the San Juan River Bridge over US Highway 160, which has collapsed due to severe flooding in the region, as CPW patrol officers attempt to signal them to stop. asserted

officers → share → them

'Don't be the person who blows through a Colorado Department of Transportation roadblock and almost drives into the Piedra River,' CPW wrote on social media. asserted

CPW → blow → media

San Juan River Bridge is located near Pagosa Springs, Colorado, a Southwestern town which has been especially vulnerable to the recent floods. asserted

which → locate → floods

The bridge has been closed since October 24, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). uncertain

bridge → close → Transportation

'There is no estimated time of reopening as it depends on river flows and weather conditions,' CDOT wrote. asserted

CDOT → be → flows

According to CPW, the driver went through the barricade posted on the other side, ignoring the warning. uncertain

driver → accord → warning

The video shows the truck coming to a halt just a few spaces short of the broken ledge of the bridge. asserted

truck → show → bridge

A truck driver almost drove onto a collapsed bridge despite numerous warnings from road blockage signs and patrol officers Severe flooding in the Southwestern United States has resulted in several major road closures in the past week 'Don't be the person who blows through a Colorado Department of Transportation roadblock and almost drives into the Piedra River,' Colorado Parks and Wildlife wrote on social media Southwest Colorado has faced severe flooding over the past week, resulting in extremely hazardous conditions as well as intermittent loss of power, internet and cell service. asserted

Colorado → drive → power

The Animas River reached 13,000 cubic feet per second on Monday morning, which is the highest level recorded since the flood of 1911, and the second-highest recorded in history, according to CPW. uncertain

which → reach → CPW

'This is a dynamic situation with conditions changing hourly. asserted

conditions → change → ?

Please understand that what southwest Colorado is facing right now is a disaster that will take considerable time to work through,' CPW Southwest Region Manager Cory Chick said in a news release on Monday. asserted

Chick → please → Monday

'As we all do our best to take care of our families, properties and neighbors, our staff will be working tirelessly to help in every way possible.' Several major road closures have been implemented in the wake of the flooding. asserted

closures → do → flooding

'Even in places where the forest service has been able to punch through and open some roads and develop workarounds, we strongly advise against traveling into these places,' CPW Area Wildlife Manager Rick Basagoita of Monte Vista said in a news release. asserted

Basagoita → punch → release

CPW strongly advised against coming into contact with the floodwater, as it has been contaminated by multiple major spills and/or complete destruction of sewage treatment plants. asserted

it → advise → plants

Foolish Colorado driver filmed ignoring roadblock and powering truck towards bridge that had collapsed in severe flooding

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