Denver driver charged with first degree murder in death of pedestrian

Denver's District Attorney, Beth McCann, charged Avel Aguirre-Sanchez with first degree murder, among other charges for allegedly running down a pedestrian. 

Terrell Jones, 23, died on July 2, 2022 at the intersection of Broadway and Irvington Street. Jones was crossing Broadway when he was hit by a car. 

In a statement, Jones family said he was known as TJ. He was one of 6 siblings, a recent graduate of Metro State University. TJ grew up in Green Valley Ranch and enjoyed playing basketball, football, and baseball. 

The crash happened at about 1:40 a.m. and police say several witnesses identified Aguirre-Sanchez as the driver of the car. 

Police arrested Aguirre-Sanchez, 19, saying that he was going more than 100-miles-per-hour in a 30-mile-per-hour zone, causing Jones' death. 

In addition to the first degree murder charge, Aguirre-Sanchez faces:

2-counts each - attempted murder - extreme indifference, and attempted first degree assault with a deadly weapon

1-count each - first degree assault - extreme indifference, vehicular homicide - DUI, vehicular homicide - DWAI, and vehicular homicide - reckless driving. 

All felony charges. Aguirre-Sanchez is expected to be on court on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 8:30 a.m.