Colorado Springs, CO : Trooper dies after being hit car on I-25 near Tomah Road on Sunday night, Nov 15, 2015

A Colorado State Patrol trooper who was hit by car on I-25 Sunday night has died.

State Patrol said it happened around 9:30 p.m. near Tomah Road, south of Castle Rock.

The trooper was investigating a minor crash when another vehicle hit her. The trooper's name has not been released.

Both directions of I-25, south of Castle Rock, are expected to remain closed until after the morning rush hour, CDOT reported.

Traffic has been backed up for several hours.

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Colorado Springs, CO : Trooper dies after being hit car on I-25 near Tomah Road on Sunday night, Nov 15, 2015