Denver police are still looking for the driver who hit and killed a person in a wheelchair last month, and they are now renewing their public plea for help.
The fatal hit-and-run happened near East 35th Avenue and North Albion Street at about 1 a.m. on March 8, according to authorities. Investigators say the driver took off without stopping, and the case remains open.
What investigators say
In a social media post, the Denver Police Department said the victim sustained fatal injuries and identified the investigation as case number 26-126629. The department asked anyone with information about the driver or the vehicle to come forward, according to the Denver Police Dept.
How to help
Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is taking tips by phone at 720-913-STOP (7867) or via its website. The nonprofit says tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000, per Metro Denver Crime Stoppers. Investigators say any dash-cam or surveillance video from the area could turn out to be important.
Month-long probe
Police posted their latest public appeal on April 8, roughly a month after the collision, as they continue to search for witnesses and video that might help identify the vehicle. The department included the case number and urged anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers, per the Denver Police Dept.
Legal stakes
Leaving the scene of an accident that results in death can be charged as a felony under Colorado law and carries serious penalties. The duty to stop and render aid is laid out in Colorado Revised Statutes § 42-4-1601.
A regional pattern
Deadly hit-and-runs involving vulnerable road users have sparked investigations and community outcry across the metro area in recent years. Denver7 has covered recent cases that highlight how difficult these investigations can be.
Anyone with information about the March 8 collision is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867), submit a tip online, or contact Denver Police and reference case number 26-126629. Tips can be anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
