Denver police are offering a $2,000 reward for information on an incident late Thursday in which a driver hit a woman in a wheelchair, then fled the scene.
The woman, who is in her mid-to-late-40s, was transported to the hospital with serious injuries, Denver police Spokesman Sonny Jackson said.
Police received a call around 11:30 p.m. about a woman lying in the roadway in the 2100 block of South Holly Street, just north of East Evans Avenue. The caller reported that the woman was lying near a wheelchair.
Jackson said authorities have been unable to speak with the woman to obtain a description of the vehicle or any other information. He did not release the victim’s name.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Denver police department’s traffic investigations bureau at 720-337-1000 or call Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867).
You may also send a text message to CRIMES (274637) then title DMCS and enter your message, or send an e-mail to .
Information that leads to the arrest and charging of a wanted individual will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000, police said.
