3 killed in separate crashes on Monday in Denver
Three people died in separate crashes in Denver on Monday.
In the first crash, a vehicle struck a pedestrian at Morrison Road and Sheridan Boulevard in southwest Denver, police said.
In the second crash, a vehicle rolled over at Smith Road and Albion Street, killing a girl who was riding in the vehicle and injuring four other people.
In the third crash, a light rail train struck a pedestrian in the 8100 block of Smith Road in northeast Denver.
The medical examiner will release the names of the people who were killed after their families have been notified.
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