A suspicious death investigation is underway after a body was found along Highway 67 in Teller County.
The Teller County Sheriff’s Office closed Highway 67 between Divide and Cripple Creek for 5 hours yesterday.
The Colorado State Patrol said they’re assisting the sheriff’s office in a deceased body investigation. They can’t say whether or not it’s criminal at this time.
The Teller County Sheriff’s Office said this is a “suspicious death investigation.” A spokesperson for the department said, “The Sheriff will not be releasing any statements at this time. We are investigating a suspicious death and we will update the public as we receive more information.”
Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.
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