Woman killed in hit-and-run on Colfax near I-25 in Denver
A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash while walking on W Colfax Avenue near Interstate 25 in Denver late Wednesday night.
According to the Denver Police Department tweet, police responded to the crash, where a woman had been hit by a vehicle that did not stay at the scene, where the victim died.
There was no immediate information about the victim, a possible suspect or vehicle description.
Eastbound Colfax was closed at Federal Boulevard during the response to the crash.
#HeadsUp: Officers are investigating a hit and run traffic crash involving a motorist and a pedestrian on W Colfax Ave near I-25. An adult female was pronounced deceased on scene. Investigation is ongoing. EB Colfax is closed at Federal. Alternate routes advised. #Denver pic.twitter.com/wYnT1U1ejS
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) August 18, 2022