Pedestrian Dies After Central Denver Crash
A pedestrian struck by a vehicle in central Denver has died, according to police.
At approximately 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday, authorities were dispatched to a crash at E. 17th Avenue and Milwaukee Street, near City Park. The incident resulted in serious injuries to the pedestrian.
On Friday around 2:30 p.m., police confirmed the pedestrian succumbed to injuries sustained in the incident. The driver has been cited for careless driving resulting in death.
No further information about the identities of the driver or the victim, including age or gender, has been released. The investigation is ongoing.
Authorities have not reported any additional details regarding emergency response or roadway conditions.
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Originally Published: August 15, 2025, at 2:59 PM MDT