A pedestrian was rushed to a Denver hospital Monday morning after a driver struck them on the 4900 block of North Kalamath Street and fled the scene, leaving investigators searching for the vehicle and the person behind the wheel. The crash, which occurred in the city’s Chaffee Park and Globeville area, resulted in serious injuries to the victim.
The Denver Police Department said it is investigating the hit-and-run involving a motorist and a pedestrian in the area, according to a statement posted by the Denver Police Dept. One individual was transported to a local hospital following the collision, though the department has not released the victim’s identity, age, or current medical condition. Denver police ask anyone with information to call 720-913-2000, noting that the department’s social media accounts are not monitored around the clock and should not be used to report emergencies.
Police only issue public Crash Alerts like this one when at least one person involved sustains serious injuries or when a collision forces a full roadway closure, per the department’s disclosed criteria. That threshold underscores the severity of Monday’s crash, even though officers have not yet released a suspect description, vehicle information, or details on what led up to the collision.
A Corridor With a Troubled Recent History
Monday’s hit-and-run adds to a grim pattern along Kalamath Street. In a fatal hit-and-run Hoodline previously covered, a 19-year-old pedestrian was killed on January 2 at Kalamath Street and West 11th Avenue by a driver estimated to be going 100 mph, according to 9News. Police later arrested a 29-year-old Lakewood driver in that case after tracing vehicle damage leads and public tips, the outlet reported…