Lakewood police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that struck a man crossing West Colfax Avenue last night and sped away.
The 45-year-old man, who was then hit by a second car, was taken to St. Anthony’s Hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police are waiting until they contact the victim’s next of kin before identifying him.
“The victim was walking in the crosswalk but may have been walking against the red signal,” said Sgt. Randy McNitt.
The accident happened at about 10:55 p.m. at the intersection of West Colfax and Kendall Street, according to police.
The first vehicle was travelling east on Colfax when it hit the man. Police are looking for a recent model, silver sedan, which left the scene.
The car struck the victim a glancing blow and he was hit by the second vehicle. The driver, Martin Parras, 43, stopped about a block away from the accident.
Police arrested him on suspicion of vehicular assault, McNitt said.
Police are investigating the possibility that alcohol played a role in the accident and ask that anyone who witnessed or has information about the accident call (303)987-7111.
