A hit-and-run crash in Aurora early Saturday left one adult dead and a juvenile seriously injured, and police say a suspect was found in a park right next to the scene. The collision snarled traffic in the area as officers rushed in and launched an investigation.
In an update on X, the Aurora Police Department reported that "A suspect has been apprehended after being tracked by our Real Time Information Center." The same post confirmed that one victim died from their injuries and that the other victim, a juvenile, remained in serious condition.
An earlier reply from the department described a hit-and-run crash at 13th Avenue and Peoria Street that sent two people to the hospital with serious injuries and noted that the intersection and nearby streets were shut down while officers worked the scene. The Aurora Police Department asked residents to continue avoiding the area as roadways stayed closed.
Crash Near 13th And Peoria
The collision happened at the intersection of 13th Avenue and Peoria Street, with Nome Park immediately adjacent to the scene. Officers quickly cordoned off the area and kept road closures in place into the morning while investigators processed the site and gathered evidence.
Victims And Investigation
According to the department's update, one adult victim later died from injuries sustained in the crash, while a juvenile victim was taken to the hospital and remains in serious condition. Officials have not released the names of the victims, the identity of the suspect, or any information on potential charges.
Nome Park's Recent History
Nome Park has drawn significant law enforcement attention in recent years. A 2021 shooting at the park wounded multiple Aurora Central High School students, as reported by CBS Colorado. That earlier incident led to school lockdowns and an expanded police response, underscoring ongoing community concerns about public safety around the park.
Aurora police have asked neighbors to avoid the area while the investigation continues and said they will release more information as it becomes available. Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact Aurora Police, and the department's post on X remains the primary public update so far.
