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Location: Hampden Cir and Hampden Ave
Call: Single vehicle MVA Fatality
At approximately 1700 on 08/30/19 a vehicle driving east bound on Hampden Ave
had just crossed Hampden Cir when it made an abrupt left turn from the #1 into
a tree located on the median. A total of four occupants were in the vehicle
including a two month infant, a juvenile female, and adult male and an adult
female driver. The driver who was unrestrained was pronounced on scene.
Three other occupants transported with minor injuries. Traffic units
investigated on scene. Arapahoe County Coroner on scene. Next of Kin
notified. No media interest at this time.
Sgt. G Garcia
Aurora Police Dept.
Daytime Traffic Investigations
720-675-8915
Aurora Colorado
April 17th, 2019
On March 18th, 2019, Patrol Officers from the City of Aurora responded to a 2 vehicle collision at the intersection of E. Iliff Ave., and S. Tower Rd. It was determined that the at fault vehicle, being driven by an adult female, was eastbound on E. Iliff ave., and failed to stop for a red light.
The at fault vehicle was then hit broadside by a vehicle traveling north on S. Tower Rd, which was being driven by a 56 year old male, in generally poor health. This male was transported to a local hospital with a fractured pelvis.
On 04/03/19 the 56 year old male died at the hospital. The Arapahoe County Coroners office was notified and began their investigation, as did the Aurora Police Traffic Investigation Unit. On 04/15/19 the Aurora Police Department was notified by the Coroners office that the decedent died as a result of complications of injuries sustained in the crash.
The original charges issued to the at fault driver will be amended accordingly.
Speed and / or impairment do not appear to be a factor in this investigation.
No further information will be released at this time.
Sergeant Mark Elliot
Aurora Police Department
Traffic Investigations Unit Supervisor
303-739-6202
CORRECTION
The crash occurred on February 15th, 2019, at about 2:15 A.M.
On January 15th, 2019, at about 2:15 A.M,
Officers from the Aurora Police Department responded to a the area of E.
Mississippi Ave. and S. Troy St. on reports of a single vehicle rollover
crash.
The Aurora Police Department Traffic unit investigated the
accident and found the vehicle was traveling westbound on E. Mississippi Ave.
at about S. Troy St. where the driver lost control of the car. The
vehicle hit the planter box in the center median and rolled several times
coming to rest in the eastbound lanes of E. Mississippi Ave. The adult
male driver was unrestrained in the vehicle and was partially ejected from the
car. When Aurora Fire Rescue arrived on scene it was determined that the
driver had already succumbed to his injuries.
The Aurora Police Traffic Unit is investigating the accident
and ask any witnesses to call Officer Justin Thull at 303-739-6381 with any
information about the accident. It appears at this time speed and alcohol
will be factored in this accident.
This will be the 4th fatal accident in Aurora in
2019.
Any further inquiries into this accident can be directed to:
Lieutenant Jad Lanigan
Aurora Police
Department Metro Division
Traffic Section
Commander
Assistant Swat
Commander
6 Abilene St
Aurora,
Colorado 80011
303-739-6326
[email protected]
On December 9th, 2018, at about 5:45 PM, Patrol Officers responded to a call of a car that hit a wheel chair at East Colfax Avenue and Boston Street. They found a 62 year old male that had tried to cross northbound across East Colfax Avenue in the street. Witnesses told them that the vehicle that struck the wheel chair fled the scene. A short time later, the vehicle was located about a block away unoccupied. At about that same time, the driver of the vehicle returned to the scene.
The vehicle was a red 1998 Isuzu Rodeo. The driver and sole occupant was not injured. The person in the wheel chair was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
Traffic Investigators are handling this investigation. It will be some time before appropriate charges are determined. At this point, speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in this crash. The names of those involved are not being released at this time.
Sergeant William Revelle
Traffic Section
The Aurora Police Traffic Section would like to give an update regarding the incident that occurred on November 16, 2018, in the area of South Uravan Street and East Kentucky Avenue.
Immediately after the mother tragically backed over her one year old son, she grabbed her child, placed him in the car, and called 911. The mother then began to drive to the nearest hospital all while still on the phone with the 911 dispatcher. At the direction of the 911 dispatcher, who had already started police and fire, directed the mother to pull into the parking lot of the Shell Gas Station at South Buckley Road and East Alameda Parkway. This is where she was met by officers and rescue personnel who began to administer aid to the young boy.
This incident appears to be a heartbreaking accident. Aurora Police Detectives will continue to investigate this thoroughly and determine if criminal charges are appropriate.
Lt. Jad Lanigan
Aurora Traffic Section
720-675-8915
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Information Previously Released on November 16, 2018
On November 16, 2018, at 10:10 A.M., Officers from the Aurora Police Department responded to the Shell Gas Station at South Buckley Road and East Alameda Parkway on reports of parent calling in about their child being struck by their vehicle. Investigation later revealed that this incident occurred in the area of South Uravan Street and East Kentucky Avenue.
Initial investigation confirmed that a parent was backing out of their driveway when a 12-month old child was struck by their vehicle causing serious injuries. The parent then drove to the Shell Gas Station where she was met by Aurora Police Officers. Officers performed life saving measures on the child until Aurora Fire Rescue arrived and transported the child to an area hospital.
We regret to inform you that the young child passed away from the injuries.
The incident is being investigated by our Aurora Police Traffic Section with the assistance from the Crimes Against Children Unit.
Inquiries or further information can be directed to:
Lt. Jad Lanigan
Aurora Traffic Section
303-739-6326
720-675-8915
Aurora CO
November 9th, 2018
Case Report # 2018-44754
At about 5:13 pm local time, Aurora Fire and Police responded to the location of N. Sable Blvd. and E. Montview Blvd on a report of a crash between a pickup truck and a sedan.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the sedan was eastbound on Montview Blvd, occupied by two adult males. The pickup truck was northbound on Sable Blvd, occupied by an adult male driver and a juvenile passenger. Eastbound Montview Blvd. has a stop sign at Sable Blvd. Sable Blvd has the right of way, with no traffic control devices restricting flow through the intersection.
The sedan entered Sable Blvd. and failed to yield to the pickup truck, which collided broadside with the sedan.
The passenger in the sedan was critically injured, and immediately transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Both drivers remained on scene and are cooperating with the investigation, no drug or alcohol impairment is suspected.
The Aurora Police Traffic section has taken over the crash scene, and a thourough investigation will be completed, which may take some time due to the forensic analysis required.
Additional details will be released when appropriate.
Contact information:
Sergeant Mark Elliot
Aurora Police Traffic Investigations Unit Supervisor
6 N. Abilene St.
Aurora CO.
80012
303-739-6202
[email protected]
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]
On September 7, 2018, at approximately 8:08 p.m., Aurora Officers responded to a single vehicle rollover accident at I-70 and North Airport Road. Two occupants were transported to a local area hospital where the driver was later pronounced deceased.
The investigation has revealed that a black SUV was westbound on Interstate I-70 and was attempting to exit onto southbound Airport Boulevard. The SUV failed to navigate a turn and left the roadway, where it rolled at least one time.
This accident is being investigated by the Aurora Police Department Traffic Section. It appears that speed and alcohol are both factors in this crash. The names of the involved individuals are not being released at this time.
Sergeant William Revelle
Traffic Section
303.739.6374
On September 6, 2018, at approximately 5:18 p.m., Aurora Officers from District 2 and the Aurora Traffic Section responded to a serious accident involving a sedan and a dump truck at the intersection of East 6th Avenue and North Picadilly Road. The driver of the sedan was transported to a local hospital and was later pronounced deceased.
The investigation revealed that a silver sedan was southbound on North Picadilly Street. The sedan came to a stop at a stop sign at the intersection, and then pulled in front of a dump truck that was westbound on East 6th Avenue.
The details of the collision are still under investigation and there are no immediate indications that speed or alcohol were factors in this crash. The names of the involved individuals are not being released at this time.
Officer Kenneth Forrest
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
On December 14th, 2017, at 12:11 AM, Patrol Officers responded to a report of a crash at North Airport Bl. and East Centertech Ave. When they arrived, they found that a Grey 2002 Honda Civic had been travelling at a high rate of speed southbound on N. Airport Bl. approaching E. Centertech Ave. in the center lane. For unknown reasons, it started to lose control and moved into the left lane. The driver overcorrected, started to spin and struck a tree on the right side of the road.
The driver (sole occupant) was pronounced deceased on scene. There were several witnesses that remained on scene to speak with Officers. Traffic investigations is handling this crash. The identity of the driver is not being released pending notification of next of kin.
Speed is a contributing factor in this crash. The Aurora Police Department reminds drivers that maintaining appropriate speeds saves lives.
Sergeant William Revelle
Traffic Investigations
303 739 6374
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