DENVER — A fatal accident involving an e-bike occurred on eastbound I-70 near Steele Street before 9 p.m. on Thursday.
According to the Denver Police Department (DPD), the incident began during an attempted traffic stop involving the e-bike rider, who was reportedly trying to evade officers due to hazardous traffic violations.
DPD spokesman Sean Towle stated that the rider entered the highway in an apparent effort to escape law enforcement. Details surrounding the specific traffic violations and the circumstances of the crash remain unclear.
The unidentified rider was transported to a local hospital but was pronounced dead shortly before 2 p.m. on Friday.
Authorities are investigating whether any individuals involved in the crash will face charges. The DPD is also conducting an internal review of the incident, which is standard protocol in such cases.
No additional information about lane closures or road conditions has been reported.