Hit-and-run driver destroys safety fence at family-owned propane business

DENVER (KDVR) — The owner of a small family-owned propane business will have to pay tens of thousands of dollars to repair damage caused by a hit-and-run driver.

Butts Rental Inc. Owner Ryan True tells FOX31 the driver seen on surveillance video careening into cement security posts and a large security fence protecting a propane tank put the whole neighborhood at risk.

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“My main concern is now that the crash posts are gone, and they’re not up yet. If something like this happens again and they hit this tank, it could be a lot worse,” said True.

Denver police confirm the crash occurred on Aug. 2 at 4960 Pecos Street just before 3 a.m…

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