‘R Line’ Opening As Planned Despite Fatality

AURORA, Colo. (AP) – A light rail line through Denver’s eastern suburbs is expected to open as scheduled Friday, despite a weekend fatality as the train was being tested.
The Aurora Sentinel reports that Sunday’s fatality will not affect the R Line opening planned Friday.
The Regional Transportation District still has not identified the 35-year old man killed Sunday. Authorities say the man was hearing impaired and may have been intoxicated when he stepped in front of the train