NORTHEAST DENVER, CO – A motorcyclist, who Denver Police said was going at a high rate, died after rear-ending a truck Friday.
TRAFFIC: #DPD is investigating a crash involving a motorist and motorcyclist in the area of 51st and Tower. SB tower is closed at Elmendorf, alternate routes advised. Updates will be posted as they become available. pic.twitter.com/RBOBaYwsK4
This crash was reported around 1:15 p.m. in the vicinity of East 51st Avenue and Tower Road. Upon arrival, police declared the motorcyclist dead at the scene. Officers and crews also closed the southbound lanes of Tower along Elmendorf Drive for the standard scene clearance and investigation period.
An ongoing investigation was launched, and no additional details, including the victim’s name, have been publicly announced.
Updates will be added as they become available.
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