HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. — A family member identified a pedestrian who was struck and killed at an intersection Wednesday morning as a Highlands Ranch seventh-grader.
“I am reaching out on behalf of my family in seeking your assistance during a time of unimaginable loss, heartache, and tragedy. My nephew, Alex Mackiewicz, a beloved 13-year-old boy with a bright future ahead of him, was tragically taken from us too soon when struck by a van while crossing the intersection of Venneford Ranch Road and Highlands Ranch Parkway in Highlands Ranch, CO, on his way to Mountain Ridge Middle School,” Wendy Cegielski said in a GoFundMe post, verified by GoFundMe Regional Spokesperson Alex White.
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Pedestrian hit, killed at Highlands Ranch intersection Wednesday
Katie Parkins 9:34 AM, Mar 06, 2024
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened just before 7 a.m. at Venneford Ranch Road and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Deputy Cocha Heyden, spokesperson for the sheriff’s office, said the driver remained at the scene.