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Passenger ejected, dies in single-vehicle crash in Aurora

Denver 7+ Colorado News Latest Headlines | March 2, 9am
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AURORA, Colo. — Police in Aurora are investigating a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning that resulted in the passenger’s death after he was ejected during the crash.

It happened just before 3 a.m. near E. Quincy Avenue and S. Richfield Street.

Police said a 23-year-old woman driving a Kia K5 veered off the roadway, jumped a curb, and struck a light pole.

The passenger, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal injuries. He died at the hospital.

His name has not been released.

The driver was also transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

No arrests have been made, but police said charges are expected.

The circumstances leading up to the crash and any contributing factors are still being investigated.