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[01-12-25] Pedestrian Killed in Denver Hit-And-Run Crash

DENVER — Police in Denver are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash on W. Colfax Avenue Saturday night. It happened around 7:30 p.m. on the westbound lanes of W. Colfax Avenue and Federal Boulevard. Police said a pedestrian was struck by a car in the area, and the driver of that vehicle took off. The victim […]

[01-08-25] Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Road Rage Hit-And-Run in Commerce City

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — The Commerce City Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run road rage crash involving a pedestrian. The crash happened Tuesday at about 10 a.m. in the 6200 block of East 62nd Avenue, according to Commerce City Police. Police received a call about a pedestrian who got into a road rage altercation with […]

[01-05-25] Multiple Crashes Cause Backups on I-25

DENVER (KDVR) — Traffic was backed up on Interstate 25 Saturday after multiple crashes occurred. Lanes of northbound and southbound Interstate 25 were closed due to the crashes, according to COtrip, the Colorado Department of Transportation’s online tool. Colorado State Patrol said there were three separate crashes on Northbound I-25, all near mile post 254. […]

[01-03-25] Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt After Driver Turns in Front of Them Before Crashing Into Fence

DENVER (KDVR) — A motorcyclist suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries in a crash after a driver failed to yield while turning left in front of them Thursday afternoon, according to the Thornton Police Department. The driver of the vehicle also crashed through a fence into a nearby backyard, police said. The crash happened on Colorado […]

[01-02-25] US 36 Driver Struck, Killed After Exiting Truck to Confront Another Driver

WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Police in Westminster are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash involving a road rage incident on US 36 Wednesday. Police said a road rage incident occurred between two drivers, eventually ending in a confrontation on US 36, just west of Church Ranch Boulevard. A 30-year-old man got out of his truck to confront […]

[01-02-25] Section of I-25 Reopened After Multiple Crashes Tuesday Night

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — A portion of Interstate 25 reopened early Wednesday after multiple crashes, including one that involved 20 vehicles, caused a closure of the interstate. The interstate was closed in both directions between Plum Creek Parkway and Tomah Road for multiple hours Tuesday night due to icy conditions. The Colorado State Patrol reopened […]

[12-31-24] One Person Killed in Crash on NB I-225 at East Iliff Avenue

AURORA, Colo. — One person was killed in a two-car crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 225 at E. Iliff Avenue. Two vehicles collided in the northbound lanes of I-225 shortly after 4 a.m. “One individual died on scene. The second individual was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries,” the Aurora Police Department posted […]

[12-29-24] Diesel Fuel Spill Caused by Crash Prompts Overnight Road Closures in Aurora

DENVER (KDVR) — A crash late Friday night in Aurora caused a diesel fuel leak spanning about a quarter of a mile, prompting road closures as hazmat crews responded to the scene. Aurora Fire Rescue said just before midnight, the driver of a black sedan was pulling out of a parking lot onto East 40th […]

[12-26-24] 3 Taken to Hospital With Serious Injuries After Crash in Green Valley Ranch

DENVER (KDVR) — Three people were taken to the hospital after two vehicles crashed in the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood of Denver Wednesday morning. The Denver Police Department said in a post on X that officers are investigating the crash, which happened at North Tower Road and East 56th Avenue. Police said three people were […]

[12-23-24] Pedestrian Dies in Crash After Allegedly Charging Vehicle in Aurora

A man died after a crash in Aurora Friday when he allegedly jumped onto a moving SUV. According to the Aurora Police Department, the man was walking in the middle of Jasper Street when an SUV slowly approached him. Authorities said the man charged at the SUV, then jumped onto the hood and climbed onto […]