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1 teen dead, three others hurt after crashing stolen vehicle on I-225: Police

Four teens were taken to a hospital after the single-vehicle crash, police said.

Four teens were taken to a hospital after a crash that forced the closure of all northbound I-225 lanes at Alameda.

By: Jeff Anastasio

Posted at 9:02 AM, Mar 30, 2024

and last updated 2024-04-01 08:46:51-04

AURORA, Colo. — A 15-year-old girl died Saturday, in the hours following a single-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 225.

Police said four teens in total were taken to a hospital after the crash, which forced the closure of the interstate at Alameda earlier in the day. A fifth teen was released to a guardian, police said late Saturday.

Aurora police told Denver7 Saturday night that the car involved in the crash was stolen. The 15-year-old, who was a passenger in the car, was believed to be the only person with life-threatening injuries, police said.

UPDATE: A passenger in the vehicle, a 15-year-old girl, has died from her injuries.

Our Traffic Unit continues their investigation into this incident to determine contributing factors and any charges, if applicable.
— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) March 30, 2024