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[06-07-26] 4 Crashes Involving Pedestrians Reported in Denver Area During Thursday Morning Commute

DENVER — Four vehicle crashes involving pedestrians were reported on Denver-area roads Thursday morning. Crashes involving pedestrians were reported in Aurora, Centennial, Denver, and Wheat Ridge during the morning commute Thursday. The Denver Police Department (DPD) said at 7:50 a.m. Thursday it was investigating a crash involving a motorist and a pedestrian in the 1400 […]

[06-07-26] Pedestrian Dies After Hit by Car on Southbound E-470

AURORA, Colo. — A pedestrian died Thursday morning after he was hit by a car on southbound E-470, the Aurora Police Department said. The crash happened around 6:19 a.m. Thursday, according to the E-470 Toll Authority, shutting down the highway between 48th and 56th Aves. for approximately three hours. The stretch of road reopened around […]

[06-07-26] Federal Closed at Kentucky Ave. After Crash Involving Motorist and Pedestrian

Federal Boulevard was closed in both directions at Kentucky Avenue Thursday night after a crash involving a motorist and a pedestrian, Denver police said in a post. One person was taken to the hospital, police said in the post around 9:45 p.m. The extent of their injuries is unknown. Police advised seeking alternate routes. Source […]

[06-06-26] Jeep Sought After 61-Year-Old Bicyclist Hit in Federal Heights

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado State Patrol is looking for a dark blue or black Jeep Wrangler after a 61-year-old was hit while riding his bike in Federal Heights on Wednesday morning. Just after 5 a.m. on Wednesday, CSP responded to a report of an auto-pedestrian crash in the intersection of 72nd Avenue and Pecos Street […]

[06-05-26] Jewell Avenue Onto E-470 Closed After Crash; 9 Injured

AURORA, Colo. — The intersection at Jewell Avenue onto E-470 was closed after a crash involving at least two vehicles, Aurora police said Tuesday afternoon around 3:20 p.m.. Nine people were injured and transported to local hospitals “with minor to moderate injuries,” police said around 3:50 p.m. Police were still advising alternate routes around 3:50 […]

[06-02-26] One Person Dies, 2 Seriously Injured in Hit-And-Run Highlands Ranch Crash

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. — One person has died and two others were seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Highlands Ranch late Monday morning, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said. The driver suspected in the wreck was reportedly traveling eastbound on E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway when they went off the road and hit pedestrians on […]

[06-01-26] Man Killed in Aurora Hit‑and‑Run Involving Stolen Motorcycle

AURORA, Colo. — Police in Aurora are investigating after a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a stolen motorcycle left one dead and injured another Friday night. An adult male motorcyclist died, and a female passenger was injured after the 11:49 p.m. crash with a driver of a Honda CR V, who police said took off after […]

[05-30-26] Cyclist Crossing Highway Killed in Vehicle Crash

Police are investigating after a driver of a vehicle struck and killed a cyclist. It happened around 11:30 p.m. near the intersection of U.S. 85 and E. 120th Avenue. Police said the cyclist was crossing the highway against a red light when they were struck by the northbound vehicle. The bicyclist was transported to Platte […]

[05-27-26] Semitrailers Collide on I-25 After One Stops in Roadway

DENVER (KDVR) — Interstate 25 southbound was briefly closed Wednesday morning near Firestone after a crash involving two semitrailers, according to the Colorado State Patrol. The crash happened just before 1 a.m. near Colorado 52, CSP said in a press release. One semitrailer had stopped in the right lane of I-25 southbound for reasons CSP […]

[05-27-26] 2 Injured in Hit-And-Run Involving 3 Vehicles in Denver

DENVER (KDVR) — Two people were injured in a hit-and-run incident in Denver on Monday night, according to a post on X from the Denver Police Department. The hit-and-run crash reportedly involved three vehicles. Police said the suspect vehicle was described as a black SUV. It occurred near South Havana Street and East Yale Avenue. […]