Early Morning I-25 Crash Near Denver Kills Pedestrian
DENVER, CO — A pedestrian was killed in a crash on northbound Interstate 25 at milepost 215, near East 58th Avenue, around 5:25 a.m. on Monday, according to the Colorado State Patrol.
Investigators report that a Chevrolet Silverado lost control and struck the pedestrian, who was standing on the right shoulder. The impact threw the pedestrian over the concrete barrier, landing on another roadway.
The identity of the deceased will be confirmed by the Adams County Coroner's Office.
As of 7 a.m., the right lane of northbound I-25 remained closed between 48th Avenue and 58th Avenue due to the crash, as noted by the Colorado Department of Transportation.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
This story is developing and updates will follow.