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Cattle Crossing I-70 - January 15, 2003
[Skiing can have some interesting distractions,
especially when there is no snow]

photo by Vail Daily

"Law-enforcement officers and other volunteers herd cattle away from Interstate 70 at Avon [Christie Lodge seen at left - near Beaver Creek/Vail] Tuesday, after a truck carrying the cattle overturned, according to the Colorado State Patrol.  The driver, Charles Nichols, 51, was uninjured in the accident.  The accident occurred as he swerved to avoid a Suburban driven by Alfred Ainsworth, 74, of Vail, who received minor injuries.  Eight of the 75 cattle on board died; the rest were moved to Berry Creek Equestrian Center, where they will remain until they can complete their journey to Brush.  The accident backed up traffic for miles [and several hours] on I-70, as well as on nearby U.S. Highway 6."