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[06-10-26] Careless Driving Cited After Chain-Reaction Crash Injures 2 on I-76

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — A multi-vehicle crash caused by what troopers say was careless driving sent two people to the hospital Monday morning and closed eastbound Interstate 76 at E. 88th Avenue for approximately three hours, according to the Colorado State Patrol. The crash happened around 4:23 a.m. Monday. Troopers said a 2015 Subaru triggered […]

[06-09-26] Alcohol Suspected in Fatal Aurora Crash That Killed 1 Early Saturday

AURORA | Investigators say one or both drivers involved in a fatal car crash early Saturday in central Aurora may have been intoxicated. Police were called to the intersection of South Peoria Street and East Jewell Avenue at about 3 a.m. after reports of a car crash there. “The preliminary investigation has determined a Hyundai […]

[06-07-26] Deadly I-25 Crash Near 6th Avenue Brings Denver Commute to a Halt

A late-week commute on southbound Interstate 25 turned tragic Thursday when a driver was killed in a collision near the 6th Avenue interchange, Denver police said. The crash brought emergency crews racing to the scene and choked traffic in the area as tow trucks and investigators worked to clear the wreckage. Drivers were pushed onto […]

[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 […]