Denver police investigate fatal Colfax hit-and-run
Denver Police Department officers are searching for a driver who fled the scene of a crash after striking and killing a pedestrian along Colfax Avenue overnight Monday.
Police responded to the crash at around 12:12 a.m., according to a Denver Police Department spokesperson.
Police said the motorist struck a pedestrian in the area of East Colfax Avenue and North Trenton Street.
The pedestrian died on scene, police said.
Police described the suspect’s car as a a dark colored sport utility vehicle that might have minor to moderate damage on the front passenger’s side bumper.
Anyone with information on the fatal crash can contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.
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