A quiet Sunday morning on Denver’s west side turned deadly when a multi-vehicle collision on Sheridan Boulevard near Morrison Road left one person dead and sent three others to the hospital, shutting down a key north-south artery. The crash involved three vehicles, and police closed Sheridan between Morrison Road and Kentucky Avenue while investigators examined the scene and crews cleared the wreckage.
The Denver Police Department said on X that the crash at Sheridan and Morrison Road involved three motor vehicles, with one person pronounced dead at the scene and three others transported to area hospitals, according to the Denver Police Dept. The department urged drivers to steer clear of the area and use alternate routes during the closure.
Sheridan Is A Known High-Injury Corridor
Sheridan Boulevard has long been flagged by transportation planners as one of the Denver area’s most dangerous corridors, with thousands of crashes and multiple fatalities reported in recent years. The Denver Regional Council of Governments lists Sheridan on the region’s High-Injury Network and reports that a recent safety study documented large numbers of serious crashes and several deaths, according to DRCOG. Agencies are working on recommendations aimed at cutting collisions and making crossings safer for people walking and biking.
Traffic Advice And Next Steps
Denver police said the stretch of Sheridan between Morrison Road and Kentucky Avenue would remain closed while the investigation and cleanup continued, and they asked drivers to find alternate routes as officers documented the scene, per the department’s post. For emergencies, people should call or text 911. For non-emergency tips related to this crash, the Denver Police lists 720-913-2000 on its account page, according to the Denver Police Dept. Detectives did not immediately release the identities of those involved or a suspected cause and said more information would be shared when available…