Clear Creek County Sheriff's releases video showing drivers not moving over for emergency vehicles

Denver7 · Sep 24, 2026 · 425 words · By Jessica Porter

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— Deputies say it took 11 minutes to travel 7 miles on I-70 while responding to a life-threatening medical emergency, and it has happened at least five times in the past year.

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What happened

— Deputies say it took 11 minutes to travel 7 miles on I-70 while responding to a life-threatening medical emergency, and it has happened at least five times in the past year.

Why it matters

Dash cam video from this past weekend shows Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office deputies struggling to get through traffic on I-70 while responding to a life-threatening medical emergency because drivers refused to move over.

Common ground

Watch Jessica Porter's report in the video player below: Deputies were forced to use the PA system and can be heard shouting at drivers to "move out of the way." Deputy Neal with the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office said this has happened at least five…

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Vehicles should always move to the right for emergency vehicles to pass.”

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The evidence provided includes a general guide on handling emergency vehicles but does not specifically confirm the Colorado-specific legal requirement to move to the right.

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web search NEUTRAL — Encountering emergency vehicles while driving requires quick thinking and adherence to specific protocols to ensure the safety of everyone on the road, including emergency responders, other drivers, a…
https://noyelling.com.au/blog/2189/driving-lessons-in-austra…

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web search NEUTRAL — American Couple Reacts: INCREDIBLE UK Emergency Vehicles Responding!Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHHGVJeXR4o

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Claim 2: “Dash cam video from this past weekend shows Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office deputies struggling to get through traffic on I-70 while responding to a life-threatening medical emergency because drivers refused to move over.”

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Multiple sources confirm the release of dash cam video showing Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office deputies struggling with traffic on I-70 during a life-threatening medical emergency due to drivers not moving over.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pierce County is a county in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, the population was 921,130, and was estimated to be 946,288 in 2025, making it the second-most populous county in Wash…
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Claim 3: “Deputies were forced to use the PA system and can be heard shouting at drivers to "move out of the way."”

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The provided evidence for this specific claim is generic (referring to NYPD or other agencies) and does not explicitly confirm the Clear Creek deputies used the PA system in this specific instance, although the 'MOVE' headline in the web results suggests it. However, the provided text snippets for the Clear Creek event do not explicitly quote the PA system usage.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Broward County Sheriff's Office (BSO) is one of the nation's largest full-service public safety agencies with over 5,400 employees, including nearly 3,400 sworn law enforcement officers, detention…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 582,910, making it the fourth-most populous county in Colorado. The county seat is Golden,…
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Claim 4: “it has happened at least five times in the past year”

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While the event in claim 0 is corroborated, none of the provided evidence mentions that this has happened 'at least five times in the past year'.

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Claim 5: “if you receive a ticket for crossing the solid yellow line, you can contact the dispatch center to confirm you moved for an emergency vehicle and use that information to dispute the ticket”

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The provided evidence discusses disputing tickets in NYC or general line driving rules, but contains no information regarding using dispatch center confirmation to dispute a yellow line ticket in Colorado.

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web search NEUTRAL — To dispute a ticket, you must request a hearing within 30 days after the ticket was issued to avoid paying late penalties.
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Claim 6: “Deputies say it took 11 minutes to travel 7 miles on I-70 while responding to a life-threatening medical emergency”

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Three independent web search results specifically mention that dash cam video shows it took deputies 11 minutes to travel 7 miles on I-70 during a medical emergency.

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Claim 7: “drivers must move out of the way when they see lights and sirens”

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The provided evidence mentions emergency responders asking drivers to pull over in general contexts (Gabriola Island, Kent Police), but does not provide the specific Colorado law requiring drivers to move for lights and sirens.

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web search NEUTRAL — Emergency response agencies serving Gabriola Island are asking the public to remember to pull over and stop when being approached by emergency vehicles running with lights and sirens on.
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web search NEUTRAL — Learn essential ambulance driving tips to safely navigate red lights. Make eye contact with drivers before proceeding through intersections to prevent accidents.
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.