A weekend ride in southeast Denver turned ugly on Saturday when a driver hit a bicyclist at Leetsdale Drive and South Holly Street, then took off, leaving the rider with serious injuries and a lot of unanswered questions.
Witnesses told officers they saw a dark-colored sport-utility vehicle, possibly a Nissan Rogue, pull away from the scene with noticeable damage to the front driver’s side hood. Denver Police have opened case number 26-363677 and say investigators are canvassing the neighborhood and checking for any security or traffic camera footage that might have caught the SUV or its driver.
What police say happened
In a post on X, the Denver Police Department said the crash happened Saturday and confirmed that the bicyclist suffered serious bodily injury. Officers described the suspect vehicle as a dark-colored SUV, possibly a Nissan Rogue, and said the driver left without providing the information required by law.
Detectives logged the case as 26-363677 and are asking anyone who saw the crash, the SUV, or any suspicious damage or repair work in the area to get in touch.
How to share a tip and possibly get paid
Metro Denver Crime Stoppers says tipsters can remain completely anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000. Tips can be called in at 720-913-STOP (7867) or submitted through the group’s online form…