A pedestrian hit by a driver on East Colfax Avenue on July 10 has died, Denver police said in an update this week. The crash happened near East Colfax Avenue and North York Street, and investigators say the driver took off without stopping. Police are looking for a white Ford SUV from the 1990s or early 2000s and believe it likely did not sustain obvious damage. Detectives have assigned case number 26‑378365 and are keeping the investigation open.
What Police Say About the Collision
According to the Denver Police Department, the department shared a public update on July 17 stating that the pedestrian had been pronounced deceased. The post repeated the vehicle description and noted that the investigation is still active while officers search for witnesses and video. Investigators are asking anyone who saw the crash or has dash‑cam footage from the area on the night of July 10 to get in touch.
How to Report Tips
The Metro Denver Crime Stoppers website says people who submit tips can remain anonymous and may qualify for a reward of up to $2,000. Tipsters can call the line at 720‑913‑STOP (7867) or share information online through Metro Denver Crime Stoppers. Investigators are particularly interested in dash‑cam or security footage from along the East Colfax corridor from the night of July 10.
Why Colfax Matters
East Colfax is one of Denver’s longest and busiest arterials, and it has become a major focus of the city’s Vision Zero and safety planning efforts. Busy multi‑lane corridors like Colfax account for a large share of serious pedestrian crashes, according to local reporting and statewide safety assessments. Denverite has highlighted Colfax’s place on Denver’s high‑injury network, and broader state work shows pedestrians face outsized risk on similar streets. Advocates argue that engineering changes and targeted enforcement can bring those numbers down, although long stretches such as Colfax are still difficult to retrofit.
Legal Implications
Under Colorado law, a driver who fails to stop at the scene of a crash that results in serious bodily injury or death can face a felony charge and potential license‑suspension proceedings while the case is investigated. The Colorado Department of Revenue outlines how driving privileges can be revoked when officers submit probable‑cause affidavits in hit‑and‑run cases, a process that can move forward at the same time as any criminal investigation. Prosecutors decide whether to file criminal charges once investigators gather enough evidence to identify a suspected driver.
