DENVER – A pedestrian changing a tire on I-25 on Saturday morning was struck and killed by a hit-and-run-driver and police are seeking the public's help with any information.
At around 7:02 a.m., a driver of a black Toyota 4Runner struck the pedestrian while headed on southbound Interstate 25 just north of the West Alameda Exit, said DPD.
The driver was in the right-hand lane traveling south and "struck a pedestrian who was changing a flat tire on the right shoulder," wrote DPD in a crime alert.
The 4 Runner sustained "severe damage" on the front passenger side of the SUV, added DPD. "The driver fled the scene of this crash without stopping or leaving information required by law."
I-25 at 8th Avenue remained closed for hours as the investigation unfolded before reopening just before 11 a.m.
This story will be updated once we receive more information.
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