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[05-20-26] 1 Dead, Another Seriously Injured in Wrong-Way Crash on I-25 HOV Lane in Denver

DENVER — Police in Denver are investigating a wrong-way crash in the HOV lanes on Interstate 25 early Sunday morning. The crash occurred near 20th Street in the northbound direction of the reversible HOV lanes, which change directions depending on the time of day. Police said one of the drivers was pronounced deceased at the […]

[05-19-26] Woman Killed in Early Morning Head On Crash in Aurora

Aurora police say one person was killed in a head on crash early Saturday morning. Officers were called to Picadilly Road, south of East 38th Avenue, around 12:30 a.m. due to the report of a crash. They say a Nissan Sentra heading south on Picadilly Road crossed the centerline and struck a Chevrolet Traverse head-on. […]

[05-18-26] Aurora Man Killed, Driver Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-25 in Douglas County

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — An Aurora man was killed and two other drivers were injured following a multi-vehicle crash in Douglas County that shut down parts of Interstate 25 ahead of the Friday afternoon rush hour commute. The multi-vehicle crash on the northbound lanes of I-25 happened between Happy Canyon Road and Castle Pines Parkway […]

[05-15-26] Woman Dies in Crash on US Highway 85

DENVER (KDVR) — A woman driver died in a multi-vehicle crash on US Highway 85 at approximately 6:15 a.m. Friday. All southbound lanes and the left northbound lane are closed between E-470 and CO 22 and East 24th Avenue at Mile Point 231 as a result of the crash, as of 9:45 a.m. The Brighton […]

[05-15-26] I-225 SB Lanes Reopened at I-70 After 5-Vehicle Crash

AURORA, Colo. – Southbound lanes of I-225 are closed at I-70 due to a 5-vehicle crash near Smith Road. According to the Aurora Police Department, 2 people were taken to local hospitals. Denver7 Traffic Expert Jayson Luber said to expect congestion in the area and to take Havana, Chambers or Airport Blvd as alternative routes. […]

[05-15-26] Runaway Teen in Aurora Accused in Hit-And-Run at Cherokee Trail High School Detained

AURORA, Colo. — A runaway teen who fled the scene of an alleged hit-and-run crash at Cherokee Trail High School in Aurora Tuesday morning was detained Wednesday afternoon following an hourslong standoff with officers outside his mother’s home. The teen, who was only identified as a 17-year-old boy, was wanted by Aurora police after forcing […]

[05-13-26] CSP Searching for Bronco Driver After Cyclist, 75, Struck North of Boulder

BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — The Colorado State Patrol is looking for the driver of a Ford Bronco who struck and seriously injured a 75-year-old cyclist Monday morning and then took off. The hit-and-run occurred around 11:04 a.m. on U.S. 36, just north of Nelson Road. CSP said the male cyclist was southbound on U.S. 36 […]

[05-11-26] 2 Suffer Life-Threatening Injuries After Motorcycle Crash in Aurora

DENVER (KDVR) — Two people who were riding a motorcycle were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being involved in a crash with a truck on Sunday, according to a post on X from the Aurora Police Department. The crash occurred around 2:10 p.m. at the intersection of Parker Road and Temple Drive. […]

[05-11-26] Lakewood Police Investigate Deadly Pedestrian Crash

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Lakewood police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on W. Colfax Avenue Saturday evening. The crash occurred around 5 p.m. at the Independence Street intersection, police told Denver7. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene soon after police arrived, according to the department. Police said […]

[05-10-26] Northbound Lanes of I-225 Near Iliff Partially Closed for 2-Vehicle Crash; 3 People Sent to Hospital

AURORA, Colo. — A two-vehicle crash on northbound I-225 Friday evening sent three people to the hospital, according to the Aurora Police Department. The cause of the crash is under investigation, but it occurred just north of E. Iliff Avenue on I-225. The northbound lanes in this area are shut down, with the exception of […]