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Westbound lanes of 6th Avenue reopen after closure in Denver after crash involving pedestrian

By Jennifer McRae

Updated on: June 20, 2025 / 12:47 PM MDT / CBS Colorado

The westbound lanes of 6th Avenue were closed for several hours in Denver early Friday morning after a crash involving a pedestrian. The lanes were closed at Sheridan Boulevard.

Westbound lanes of 6th Avenue were closed in Denver after a crash involving a pedestrian. CBS

Drivers were urged to take an alternate route after the lengthy backups caused by the crash. Traffic was being diverted off westbound 6th Avenue onto North Sheridan Boulevard.

According to Denver police, the driver stayed on scene after the vehicle struck a pedestrian.

Westbound lanes of 6th Avenue were closed at Sheridan Boulevard after a crash early Friday morning. CBS

What led up to the crash is being investigated.

All lanes reopened at 7:30 a.m.

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.