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Investigators believe the motorcycle was traveling southbound on North Havana Street when a 2001-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer / GMC Envoy / GMC Acadia / Oldsmobile Bravada made a left-hand turn in front of the motorcycle. The vehicle fled the scene and was last seen heading westbound on East 1st Avenue after the crash.
The Aurora Police Traffic Section is continuing to ask for the public’s assistance regarding this incident. We are asking for anyone who may have witnessed this incident or otherwise have any information related to this incident, to contact the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.7867 where your tips remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.
Francisco Saucedo
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
Information Previously Released
(August 7, 2021) The Aurora Police Traffic Section is investigating a fatal hit and run crash that occurred late last night in West Aurora.
On August 6, 2021 at approximately 11:08p.m. Aurora Police responded to a report of a hit and run crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle at the intersection of North Havana Street and East 1st Avenue. Upon arrival officers found the rider of the motorcycle unconscious in the roadway. They attempted life saving efforts (CPR) and then turned medical care over to Aurora Fire Rescue once they arrived. The rider of the motorcycle (adult male) was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.
Investigators believe the motorcycle was traveling southbound on North Havana Street when a black Jeep made a left hand turn in front of the motorcycle. The Jeep fled the scene and was last scene heading westbound on East 1st Avenue after the crash.
The identity of the motorcycle rider is not being released at this time. The Arapahoe County Coroner's Office will release his name once a positive identification has been made and his next of kin have been notified.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Aurora Police Traffic Investigations Unit or Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.7867. By using Crime Stoppers tipster can remain anonymous and are eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
Lieutenant Chris Amsler-PIO
Commanding Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
(December 18, 2020) The Aurora Police Department Traffic Investigations Unit is investigating a deadly hit and run crash that occurred on December 16th, 2020 at the intersection of East Iliff Avenue and South Peoria Street.
At around 7:30 p.m. a 62-year-old man was crossing East Iliff Avenue in the westbound lanes of traffic when he was struck by an unknown vehicle. After striking the man the driver fled the scene of the crash. A passerby found the victim laying in the roadway and called police.
The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment, tragically he died from his injuries today. At this time there is no information about the suspect vehicle or the driver. Investigators are asking anyone with information about this deadly crash to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and are eligible for a REWARD of up to $2,000.
This is the 35th fatal accident in the city of Aurora for 2020.
Lieutenant Chris Amsler
Commanding Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
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