On October 27th, 2018, at 4:24 PM, Officers were dispatched to the intersection of East Iliff Avenue and South Kittredge Way on a report of a vehicle versus bicycle crash. When they arrived, they determined that a White 2004 Lincoln Navigator driven by a 36 year old male was going southbound on South Kittredge Way preparing to turn right onto East Iliff Avenue. The driver (and sole occupant of the Navigator) did not see the 79 year old male bicyclist riding on the sidewalk to his right. The bicyclist was attempting to go straight across East Iliff Avenue when the Navigator turned right and struck him.
The bicyclist was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounce deceased. The driver of the Navigator remained on scene as was not injured.
Traffic investigators are handling the investiagation. They will determine what, if any, charges are applicable. Speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in this crash. Names of both parties are not being released at this time. Westbound East Iliff Avenue was closed during this investigation.
The Aurora Police Department is asking that any witnesses to this crash contact:
Sergeant William Revelle
303 739 6374
[email protected]
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