![[02-15-26] Cyclist Badly Hurt in 12th & Kalamath Crash Snarling Denver Commute](https://www.denverlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/02-15-26-Cyclist-Badly-Hurt-in-12th-Kalamath-Crash-Snarling-Denver-Commute.jpg)
A bicyclist was seriously injured Thursday in a collision with a motorist near 12th Avenue and Kalamath Street in Denver, according to police. Emergency crews responded to the scene, at least one person was taken to a hospital, and traffic backed up as lanes were blocked and drivers were told to brace for delays. Authorities have not yet released more information about how the crash unfolded or the current condition of the bicyclist.
In a post on X, the Denver Police Dept. said officers were investigating a traffic crash involving a motorist and a bicyclist in the area of 12th and Kalamath that resulted in serious injuries. The department reminded residents that its non‑emergency public contact number is 720‑913‑2000 and that 911 should be used for emergencies. Investigators also asked people to steer clear of the area while they collected evidence and interviewed witnesses.
This latest crash lands in the middle of a troubling trend for Denver’s streets. The Denver Gazette reports that city traffic deaths climbed from 80 to 93 last year, while serious bodily injuries have gone up 22% since Denver adopted its Vision Zero safety plan in 2017. In response, city transportation officials have highlighted measures such as road diets and speed‑management pilots as tools they hope will cut down on severe crashes.
The stretch of Kalamath where Thursday’s collision occurred has been on safety advocates’ radar. In early January, a pedestrian was killed in a hit‑and‑run at W. 11th Avenue and N. Kalamath, and police later released photos and asked the public for tips. As reported by Denver7, investigators shared images of a gray Honda Accord Crosstour and urged anyone with information or video to contact authorities. That case helped fuel renewed calls for stronger enforcement and for residents to share any footage that might assist crash investigations.
Source : Hoodline
