38th Avenue closed as police investigate serious hit & run crash

Updated on 07/13/2022 at 02:57 AM

The Wheat Ridge Police Department has closed 38th Avenue between Independence Street and Johnson Street in reference to a hit and run crash. Police advised that there was a crash between a motorcycle and vehicle in the area. The occupant of the motorcycle has serious injuries, and the vehicle fled the scene.

7:03PM: Police have located the vehicle, but the driver and passenger fled on foot.

Additional details will be posted as they become available



Photo Credit: Wheat Ridge Police Department

7:05PM: Police have released a photograph of the vehicle which fled the scene after crashing into a motorcycle. Expect a heavy police presence in the area as police search for the driver and passenger who fled on foot.