DENVER, CO – A person walking in City Park had to go to the hospital after getting hit by a driver Tuesday night, Denver police reports.
This collision happened at 10 p.m. in the area of East Colfax Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. Once officers arrived, crews shut down Colfax between Albion Street and Colorado Boulevard for the standard scene clearance and investigation period.
During the closures, drivers were asked to seek alternative routes. No additional information has been added at this time.
#TRAFFIC : #DPD is investigating a serious injury crash at Colfax / Colorado involving a pedestrian and motorist. One party has been transported to the hospital. Colfax is closed at Albion and Colorado. Alternate routes advised. #Denver. pic.twitter.com/zAkJZse88c
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