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[09-16-26] Reported Crash on Thornton’s Riverdale Road

A head-on collision was reported Sunday near Riverdale Road in Thornton, injuring four people. The circumstances remain under investigation. The circumstances of the crash, including when it occurred, remain unclear as investigators continue their work. The coroner’s office generally handles medicolegal death investigations for unnatural or accidental deaths, including formal identification and direct notification of […]

[09-15-26] Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt in I-70 Crash at N York

A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries Saturday evening after colliding with a motorist on eastbound Interstate 70 near North York Street, prompting Denver Police to close the HOV lane and lane 1 while one person was taken to a local hospital. Drivers were urged to seek alternate routes as crews worked the scene. The crash was […]

[09-12-26] Cyclist Seriously Hurt in East Denver Crash at 1st and Quebec, Driver Stayed Put

A bicyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a motorist near East 1st Avenue and North Quebec Street in Denver, and the person was taken to the hospital, according to police. The driver stayed at the scene, and officers urged drivers to seek alternate routes while they worked the crash. The Denver Police Department […]

[09-11-26] Multi-Vehicle Crash in Thornton Leaves Several Injured

DENVER (KDVR) — A crash involving several vehicles sent multiple people to the hospital on Wednesday evening. According to the Thornton Police Department, the crash happened at 104th and Washington. Both directions of Washington were closed, while 104th was closed westbound from Washington to I-25. Multiple people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries, […]

[09-11-26] 18-Year-Old Driver Identified After Deadly Crash

An 18-year-old driver was identified after a deadly two-car collision near North Motsenbocker Road and Mainstreet around 11 p.m. Tuesday. Reports identified Chase Murphy as the driver involved and stated that he was charged with speeding 40 mph or more over the posted limit, with police believing speed was a factor. Reports identified Murphy as […]

[09-08-26] Motorcyclist Dead in North Chambers Road Crash

Denver police are investigating a deadly crash between a car and a motorcycle Saturday afternoon. It happened near the 4400 block of N. Chambers Road and authorities initially said that the motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital with severe injuries. In an update a few hours later, Denver police reported that the driver of […]

[09-08-26] Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck Near E. 40th Ave and Kittredge in Gateway

A pedestrian struck by a vehicle near East 40th Avenue and Kittredge Street has died, according to an update from police. The crash, which involved a motorist and a pedestrian, happened on Saturday in Denver’s Gateway / Green Valley Ranch area, and the victim was rushed to a local hospital before being declared deceased. The […]

[09-07-26] Bicyclist Seriously Hurt in North Broadway Crash

A motorist and a bicyclist collided in the 300 block of North Broadway early Friday, leaving the cyclist with serious injuries and triggering an investigation by Denver Police. The crash is the latest in a string of severe bicycle collisions to hit the city’s streets in recent months. Denver Police Department confirmed the crash in […]

[09-05-26] Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt in Denver Crash, Shuts Down S. University Blvd

A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries Thursday evening in a crash at South University Boulevard and East Warren Avenue, prompting Denver Police to shut down northbound University Boulevard as investigators worked the scene. The closure, announced just after 9 p.m., left drivers near the University of Denver campus scrambling for alternate routes. According to the Denver […]

[09-05-26] Two Motorists Hurt in East 13th Avenue Crash, Denver Corridor’s Latest Warning Sign

A traffic crash involving two motorists left one person hospitalized with serious injuries Wednesday near East 13th Avenue and North Steele Street in Denver, prompting police to warn drivers of delays in the area. The collision triggered an official Crash Alert from Denver police, a designation reserved for incidents involving serious bodily injury or full […]