Denver police search for driver in fatal crash with bicyclist
Denver police seek the public’s help in finding a driver who fatally struck a bicycle rider on Friday night.
The crash, which occurred around 10:10 p.m., took place near N. Federal Boulevard at W. 26th Avenue, just northwest of downtown Denver, according to a Denver Police Department news release.
Police said the driver crashed into a bicyclist, then drove northbound on Federal without checking on the bike rider or contacting authorities.
The person riding the bike died from the crash.
Police haven’t provided an exact description of the suspect’s vehicle.
Authorities ask anyone with information to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.
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