Broadway closed at 11th after hit-and-run accident

Font ResizeLocal NewsThe Denver Postdenverpost.comPosted: 12/21/2012 05:37:05 PM MSTDecember 22, 2012 2:26 AM GMTUpdated: 12/21/2012 07:26:34 PM MST

A hit-and run accident shut down Broadway at 11th Avenue just in time for Friday's evening rush hour. Broadway was still closed at 7:15 p.m.

Sonny Jackson, a spokesman for Denver Police Department, said it appears a person ran into the street and was struck by a car just before 5 p.m.

The man was involved in an altercation with people on the sidewalk of Broadway just before he ran into the street.

A vehicle driving south on Broadway struck the man and did not stop.

The victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, where he remains in critical condition.

Police are now on the lookout for a silver or grey Honda CRV with front end damage, and a driver-side mirror missing.

Anyone with information about the vehicle's whereabouts can call Denver Police at 720-913-2000.

Denver Police are also cleaning up an investigation of another pedestrian accident nearby at 13th Avenue and Pearl Street.

The victim in that accident suffered minor injuries including a broken leg, and the vehicle that struck the pedestrian remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators.

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I-25 closed between Speer and I-70 overnight Friday and Saturday

Font ResizeLocal NewsBy Ryan Parker
The Denver Postdenverpost.comPosted: 12/13/2012 11:56:41 AM MSTDecember 13, 2012 9:32 PM GMTUpdated: 12/13/2012 02:32:23 PM MST

Interstate 25 will be closed in both directions for long periods this weekend, potentially detouring travelers headed to the high country Saturday and Sunday morning.

The highway will be closed in both directions between Speer Boulevard and Interstate 70 from 11 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday, and 11 p.m. Saturday to 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Colorado Department of Transportation spokesman Mark Aultman said.

The closures are a result of work on the 15th Street bridge replacement project, Aultman said.

In addition, 38th Avenue between Fox and Inca streets will be closed from 3 a.m. until noon Saturday in order to place commuter rail bridge girders over the roadway, according to RTD.

Ryan Parker: 303-954-2409, rparker

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