Pedestrian killed in crash involving Westminster city vehicle, state patrol says
A Westminster city vehicle was involved in a crash that killed a pedestrian on Friday night, according to Colorado State Patrol.
In a CSP news release, troopers said the crash took place at around 5:28 p.m. at 9400 N. Sheridan Blvd, located near the Westminster City Center mall north of Route 36.
A Westminster city employee was driving northbound on Sheridan Boulevard in a Ford F-250, a city-owned vehicle, before he struck a pedestrian, according to CSP.
CSP officials said witnesses told authorities the pedestrian ran into traffic before being struck.
The pedestrian died on-scene.
The crash remains under CSP investigation.
Westminster Police Department officials posted on X its officers responded to the crash.
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