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The Aurora Police News Blog was created in 2016 as a new way to share news and information from the Aurora Police Department with the community we serve. It is maintained by the staff of the Public Information Officer.

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Sergeant Faith Goodrich - Unit Supervisor
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Recent Posts

Motorcycle Driver Dead After Overnight Crash at Colfax and Moline

(August 21) The Aurora Police Traffic Section is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened overnight near East Colfax Avenue and North Moline Street.

On August 21, 2022 at 01:44 am, officers were called to a motorcycle crash at the intersection of East Colfax Avenue and North Moline Street. A man, the driver of the motorcycle, was found in the roadway suffering life-threatening injuries. Sadly, he did not survive and was pronounced deceased on scene.

Initial investigation found this crash involved a motorcycle, a Ford SUV, and a white SUV that left the scene. The motorcycle was traveling west on East Colfax Avenue when the white SUV turned left from East Colfax Avenue onto North Moline Street, in front of the motorcycle. To avoid a collision with the white SUV, the motorcycle veered into the eastbound lanes of East Colfax Avenue and was struck by the Ford SUV. The white SUV left the scene and has not yet been identified.

The driver of the Ford SUV remained on scene and was cooperative with the investigation.

The identification of the deceased will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office once they have been positively identified and their next-of-kin have been notified.

The roadway was closed so Traffic Investigators could collect evidence, photographs, and measurements. This investigation is ongoing and will determine what, if any, factors contributed to the crash.

Please contact the Aurora Police Traffic Section if you witnessed this crash or have dash-camera footage of the crash and have not yet spoken to investigators. Tipsters can anonymously report any information to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers and could be eligible for up to $2,000 reward.

This is the 32st traffic related fatality for 2022.

Sergeant Faith Goodrich
Public Information Officer
Public Affairs Unit | Office of the Chief of Police
720.432.5095

Posted by [email protected] On Aug 21, 2022 at 9:36 AM

Fatal motorcycle crash at Buckley and Mexico

(April 26) On April 26th, 2022 at approximately 11:06p.m. Aurora Police responded to a report of an injury crash in the intersection of South Buckley Road and East Mexico Avenue.

When they arrived, Officers discovered this crash involved a motorcycle and a Cadillac Escalade The driver of the motorcycle, an adult male, was lying in the roadway and was pronounced on scene after they were evaluated by Aurora Fire Rescue. The driver, also an adult male, of the Cadillac remained on scene and was cooperative with the investigation.

Investigators believe that prior to the crash the Cadillac was traveling southbound on Buckley Road and struck the motorcycle just north of the intersection. Initial investigation revealed that the motorcycle was possibly making a left-hand turn onto East Mexico Avenue from northbound Buckley Road. Further investigative steps will confirm path of travel for each driver.

The name of the deceased is not being released at this time and will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner's Office once he has been positively identified and his next of kin have been notified about his death.

The Aurora Police Traffic Section is conducting the investigation into this fatal crash. It is unknown at this time if speed or alcohol were a contributing factor. No arrests have been made and this case remains an open and active investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is asked to call the Traffic Investigations Unit.

Parts of the intersection were closed for several hours while investigators completed their on-scene investigation.

Sergeant Faith Goodrich
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095

Posted by [email protected] On Apr 27, 2022 at 12:09 AM

Motorcycle Crash On South Peoria Claims One Life

(September 26) On Friday, September 25, 2020, at about 7:15 P.M., Aurora Police Officers and Aurora Fire Rescue were called to the area of South Peoria Street and East Florida Avenue on reports of a motorcycle crash.

Initial investigation showed that a motorcycle was traveling south on South Peoria Street and a Toyota Camry was traveling north on South Peoria Street. The Camry made a left turn onto East Florida Avenue into the path of the motorcycle, causing a collision. Sadly, the driver of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Camry remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. At this time, it does not appear that speed or alcohol were a factor.

The identity of the deceased will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office after positive identification and next-of-kin notification.

Traffic Unit Investigators will continue to investigate and attempt to reconstruct the scene to determine speeds and other contributing factors of the crash.

We are asking anyone who may have witnessed this crash, has dash cam footage, or if you have any information about this incident, please contact the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867).

Agent Faith Goodrich
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
720.432.5095

Posted by [email protected] On Sep 28, 2020 at 7:29 AM

One Dead After Motorcycle/Vehicle Crash on Hampden Avenue

UPDATE: On September 4, 2020 Aurora Police Officers and Aurora Fire Rescue responded to the intersection of East Hampden Avenue and South Tower Road on reports of a motorcycle crash. Tragically, the driver of the motorcycle died on scene after colliding with a Camero.

That evening, Traffic Unit Investigators began their investigation and were able to determine that the driver of the Camero, Lisa Sierra DOB 04/24/1969, was at fault. On September 5, 2020 Lisa Sierra was arrested after receiving medical care at a local hospital and charged with Vehicular Homicide, Careless Driving Causing Death, and DUI.

This case will be prosecuted by the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office, any additional media inquiries should be forwarded there. Attached you will find the booking photograph for Lisa Sierra.

L. Sierra booking photo
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Information previously released on September 5, 2020

(September 5, 2020) On Friday, September 4, 2020, at about 8:20 P.M., Aurora Police Officers and Aurora Fire Rescue responded to the intersection of East Hampden Avenue and South Tower Road on reports of a motorcycle crash.

Initial investigation found that a motorcycle, driven by an adult male, was traveling westbound on East Hampden Avenue. A Chevrolet Camero, traveling eastbound on East Hampden Avenue, made a left turn onto northbound South Tower Road into the path of the motorcycle, causing a collision. Tragically, the driver of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the Camero remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Currently, it appears alcohol was a factor for the driver of the Camero.

The identity of the deceased male will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office after positive identification and notification of the family.

Traffic Unit Investigators will continue to investigate and attempt to reconstruct the scene to determine speeds and other contributing factors of the crash.

We are asking anyone who has dash camera footage or who was a witness to the crash to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867).

Agent Faith Goodrich
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
720.432.5095

Posted by [email protected] On Sep 08, 2020 at 1:04 PM