Woman killed, man arrested in Greeley crash

DENVER (KDVR) — A woman was killed and a man was arrested in a Wednesday crash in Greeley.

The Greeley Police Department said the crash occurred just after 8 a.m. near the intersection of 35th Avenue and 25th Street.

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When police arrived on the scene they found a passenger, a 68-year-old woman, with severe injuries. She was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead, according to a release from police.

The 63-year-old man who was driving was also taken to the hospital with injuries, but he is expected to survive.

The driver of the other vehicle, identified as 27-year-old Aaron Hernandez, remained on the scene of the crash. He was arrested on counts of careless driving resulting in injury or death and a red light violation.

Hernandez was evaluated at a hospital before he was booked into the Weld County Jail.

The Greeley Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating the crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Greg Tharp at 970-350-9605.

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