Commerce City, CO – A woman died after a car crash in Commerce City when the driver allegedly smashed into a parked RV, fled the scene, and later attempted to bring her to the hospital in a different vehicle, authorities said. The incident has led to charges of vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death.
Crash Details
The initial collision occurred late Friday night or early Saturday in the 7200 block of Interstate 270, when the driver’s vehicle struck a parked RV. The woman, a passenger in the car, sustained grave injuries in the crash.
After the collision, the driver returned home with the injured woman and switched vehicles, allegedly attempting to transport her to medical care. The vehicle change delayed emergency assistance, authorities said.
“The man was pulled over for speeding near East 74th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard while driving the injured woman to the hospital,” police said.
Paramedics arrived on scene after the state trooper spotted the injured woman in the vehicle. Despite their efforts, she could not be saved, and her death is being investigated by the Adams County Coroner, who will release her identity at a later time.
Arrest and Charges
Commerce City police arrested the driver, who faces:
- Vehicular homicide
- Leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death
Officials recovered the original vehicle used in the initial crash from the driver’s home. Police believe the two involved may have been in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship.
Investigation
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, including the driver’s decision to flee and the sequence of events that followed the initial collision. Officials are also reviewing potential charges related to endangerment and other traffic violations.
Conclusion
The tragic incident underscores the dangers of hit-and-run crashes and the importance of immediate medical attention following a serious accident. Law enforcement urges drivers to remain at the scene of collisions and seek help for injured passengers.
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