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[09-18-26] Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt in Crash on WB I-70 Near Colorado Blvd

A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries early Tuesday in a crash on westbound Interstate 70 near North Colorado Boulevard in Denver, prompting police to warn drivers of delays in the area. The collision, which also involved a motorist, led to delays during the investigation. The Denver Police Department said it was investigating the crash and that […]

[09-18-26] Motorist Strikes Pedestrian at 16th and California, Downtown Denver Braces for Delays

A motorist struck a pedestrian at 16th and California streets in downtown Denver Tuesday, leaving that person with serious injuries and prompting police to warn drivers of delays throughout the area. The crash unfolded at one of downtown’s busiest multimodal junctions, where the 16th Street Mall’s pedestrian and transit corridor crosses a one-way vehicle route […]

[09-17-26] Teen Driver Strikes Teen Cyclist in Crosswalk at Aurora High School

A juvenile cyclist suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries Monday morning after a teen driver pulling into Cherokee Trail High School struck them in the school’s entrance crosswalk, according to the Aurora Police Department. Officers responded around 7:45 a.m. to reports of a cyclist involved in a crash near the campus entrance, and the case remains […]

[09-17-26] Southbound I-25 Reopen After Crash Involving 4 Vehicles

DENVER (KDVR) — Portions of southbound Interstate 25 in Denver were closed for a crash involving four vehicles on Monday morning, according to a post on X from the Denver Police Department. An update was provided that the lanes of I-25 are open again. The crash occurred in the area around I-25 and 20th Street. […]

[09-16-26] Denver Police Investigate Hit-and-Run Near East 47th Avenue and North Geneva Street

A driver struck a pedestrian near East 47th Avenue and North Geneva Street in Denver on Sunday, leaving the victim with serious injuries. Police are investigating the hit-and-run and have not identified the driver or vehicle involved. According to the Denver Police Department, the pedestrian was struck by an unknown motorist. Police are investigating the […]

[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 […]