Pedestrian hospitalized following northeast Denver collision

Pedestrian hospitalized following northeast Denver collision

DENVER, CO – A pedestrian was transported to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle at a busy northeast Denver intersection Wednesday morning.

According to the Dever Police Department, the accident occurred shortly before 8 a.m. when the pedestrian was attempting to cross Colorado Boulevard at 48th Ave. and was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound.

HEADS UP: #Denver officers are investigating an auto/ped crash at 48th and Colorado. One adult male was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. NB Colorado is reduced to one lane at 48th. Alternate routes advised. pic.twitter.com/zvgHtwzmxK

— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) December 23, 2020

The unidentified victim was taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities are advising motorists to avoid this portion of Colorado Boulevard as delays are likely as traffic has been limited to one lane during the investigation.

We will continue to monitor this ongoing story for any pertinent updates should they be released to the public.

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