DENVER — Police in Denver are investigating after a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian Saturday night.
It happened around 10 p.m. in the 3600 block of N. Quebec Street.
Police said a vehicle driven by an unknown suspect struck and killed a person who was on foot in the area.
The driver took off after the crash but was later arrested.
The pedestrian died as a result of their injuries.
Their identity has not been released.
The suspect, identified as Calisto Ortega-Uribe, 49, is being held for investigation of vehicular homicide.
Coloradans making a difference | Denver7 featured videos
Thousands of Denver city workers wait in limbo as layoffs set to start Monday
New music festival coming to Denver's Five Points neighborhood
Apartment complex near Broncos Headquarters in Englewood hit by mail thieves
Popular Denver food truck opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Five Points neighborhood
As the need for younger farmers grows in Colorado, a program is helping them start new families
Denver7 is committed to making a difference in our community by standing up for what's right, listening, lending a helping hand and following through on promises. See that work in action, in the videos above.
