The quiet roads of Brighton turned tragic on the evening of October 4th, when 22-year-old Jusiah Suarez became the victim of a hit-and-run incident while making his way home. According to KDVR, Suarez was walking along County Road 27 near County Road 2 1/2 after presumably finishing his work for the day. His sister, Joie Suarez, stated, "We think he was walking from work down into town to go eat. He didn’t make it there." The initial impact was from a car that subsequently left the scene, and a second driver unintentionally struck Suarez again, failing to see him on the road, yet staying to notify the police.
In the aftermath of the accident, Suarez's family has been desperately trying to not only find the individual responsible for the first collision but also to gather funds to cover the steep medical costs entailed. "We are hoping to not only spread the word to find the vehicle, but to raise donations for his medical bills," said Joie Suarez, as per 9News. A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist with the financial strain that comes hand-in-hand with such an exigent situation.
This incident has prompted the Brighton Police to urge the public to come forward with any information that could lead to the identification of the hit-and-run driver. They have provided a tip line at 303-655-8740 for anyone with relevant details to contact them. The Brighton community, reeling from the shock of such an event, is expected to rally together in support of Jusiah Suarez and his family.
