Two pedestrians were seriously injured Saturday when a driver hit them at North Pearl Street and East Colfax Avenue, then took off, according to Denver police. The hit-and-run crash backed up traffic along Colfax as officers responded, and both pedestrians were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
What Denver Police Say
According to the Denver Police Department, officers were called to N Pearl St and E Colfax Ave early Saturday, where they confirmed a motorist had struck two pedestrians and left the scene. In a post on social media, the department said both victims were taken to the hospital with “serious injuries” and warned drivers to expect delays in the area. Police have not released the victims’ names or shared additional details about the circumstances of the crash.
How To Report What You Saw
If you witnessed the crash or have information that could help, you are asked to call the Denver Police non-emergency line at 720-913-2000 or contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867), per Metro Denver Crime Stoppers. Investigators want to hear from anyone who may have video or eyewitness details, and tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Why This Stretch Of Colfax Matters
Colfax Avenue is one of Denver’s busiest east-west corridors, a constant stream of cars and buses that has also seen more than its share of serious crashes lately, local outlets report. For instance, CBS Colorado recently covered a separate crash that shut down lanes at Colfax and Detroit earlier this month, and The Denver Gazette has reported on fatal collisions along the Colfax corridor in recent weeks. Safety advocates and city planners have repeatedly called for changes on stretches of Colfax that carry heavy traffic around the clock.
Denver police say the investigation into Saturday’s hit-and-run is ongoing and that more information will be released when it is available. This story will be updated as officials provide additional details.
