Two killed after speeding car runs red light in Aurora

Two drivers were killed early Sunday morning when one of them drove through a red light at East 40th Avenue and North Tower Road, according the Aurora Police Department.  

The crash was reported at 2:16 a.m. 

Preliminary indications from APD investigators indicate a 2005 Honda sedan was traveling at a high rate of speed going northbound on Tower. The Honda struck a 2000 Lexus sedan in the intersection. 

The Lexus caught fire, per APD. Both drivers, the only occupants of the vehicles, were pronounced dead at the scene. 

The intersection was closed for APD's investigation for several hours, but was re-opened later Sunday morning. 

The department is asking for witnesses, particularly those who might have dashcam video of the incident, to contact its investigators.