Denver, CO (July 14, 2025) — A hit-and-run crash involving a motorist and a standup scooter rider left one person seriously injured in Denver on Sunday evening. The collision took place on July 13 around 7:30 p.m. near the intersection of East 20th Avenue and North Washington Street.

According to reports, Denver Police Department officers responded after receiving reports that a motorist struck a standup scooter rider and then fled the scene without rendering aid. Emergency crews transported the injured scooter rider to a local hospital to be treated for serious injuries.

Officers remained on scene for several hours to gather evidence and interview witnesses while searching for the driver who left the scene. Drivers in the area were advised to expect traffic delays during the investigation. Officials urge anyone with information about the incident to contact local authorities.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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