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Aurora police pursuit crosses over into Denver before ending with crash

By Jennifer McRae

September 15, 2025 / 10:41 AM MDT / CBS Colorado

Police pursuit begins in Aurora before ending with crash in Denver

Police in Aurora investigated an early morning pursuit with officers that ended in a crash. According to officers, it began just after 3:30 a.m. when the driver of a truck ran a red light in front of an officer at Hampden and Buckley.

A pursuit by Aurora police crossed over into Denver early Monday morning. CBS

That officer began pursuing the truck, which then led police on a chase. That pursuit ended just before 4 a.m. at 6th and Fox in Denver after officers said they conducted a PIT maneuver.

An Aurora police patrol vehicle was put onto a tow truck after the PIT maneuver early Monday morning. CBS

Officers said the driver ran away, but then was quickly taken into custody. Aurora police investigators said they believed the driver was under the influence.

Jennifer McRae

Jennifer McRae is a digital media producer for CBS Colorado with more than 25 years of experience in news. Jennifer is part of the digital team recognized for excellence for Best Website several times by the Colorado Broadcasters Association.